Next stop: Luxor (1)

The last stop of my 10 days trip was Luxor. Starting with the most beautiful Hostel I have ever seen, the Bob Marley House Hostel. Prices are very cheap, the room is good, bathrooms are clean and the staff is friendly and always stoned.

Entrance to the Hostel

Reception

"Lobby"

Luxor is surrounded by several ancient sights. You need some days if you want to see most of them without getting into stressing situations.

Karnak Temple

This temple is one of the largest of its kind in the World. The complex contains a group of temples, such as the great temple of Amon Ra, the temple of Khonso, the Ipt temple, the temple of Ptah, the temple of Montho and the temple of the God Osiris. In ancient times, Karnak was known as Ipet-isut, "The most select of places". The temples are built along two axes with the original Middle Kingdom shrines built on a mound in the center of what is now called the Temple of Amun.The Notre Dame in Paris was planned after the temple of Karnak.

This temple was never finished as you can see it on the unfinished pylons 

"Election campaign"

Walking on the streets I noticed advertisement for the parliamentary elections, which were in November. I do not want to go into detail, but elections here are not free and the ruling NDP has a "monopoly" in some areas. Votes are purchased by the NDP and people are terrified to vote for the opposition as they may come into prison. 

Luxor Temple
When it is dark outside you should visit this temple. Only at night you will see all its beauty. Founded in 1400 BC, the Luxor Temple was a site of ancient rites to the gods Amun, Chons and Mut.

In the next Post I will write about my visit to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and my balloon flight.