Philae: Beauty and Bureaucracy
We spent our final day in Aswan exploring the nearby Philae Temple,
a gem among Egypt’s relocated wonders. Once precariously perched
on the edge of submersion, this magnificent island sanctuary found
new life on Agilkia. The temple was exquisite, but the journey there
was maddening. Haggling, misinformation, inflated prices. I
remembered a traveller’s quip: “The best way to visit Egypt is not to
visit it at all.” In that moment, I understood. And yet, standing before
the temple, I also understood why we came. Because beauty, even
when buried in bureaucracy, still shines.
leana
(Leana)
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