We are on a shore excursion this morning at 7am to beat the heat, departing the ship in a tender for the 10 minute ride to the Wadi el Seboua (Valley of the Lions) temple so called because of the sphinx-lined approach to the temple forecourts. There doesn't seem to be any sign on life jackets in the tender but they are safely hidden in a stowaway container in the stern so we breathe a bit easier. Accompanying us is an obligatory security officer, this time no...

The Omar El Khayam is much better equipped than the Mayfair which we were on earlier this week. On the top deck there is a quite a reasonable sized swimming pool, 2 spas, lots of deck chairs with shade as well as a bar where I can see an espresso machine. Maybe I can get a decent latte later on. But first thing this morning, our ship starts sailing at 7am for a short journey to be right in front of the Abu Simbel Temples which we saw last night and where we ha...