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  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter IV - Sakkârah and Memphis Part 1

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter IV - Sakkârah and Memphis Part 1
    Oct 17 2026
    In which the author and her party embark on an animated and dusty journey from Bedreshayn through the verdant palms and ancient village outposts toward the awe-inspiring, time-worn pyramids of Sakkârah and Memphis, where the mingled remnants of human history lie scattered beneath their feet. The quiet grandeur of these monumental relics inspires reflections on the vast gulf of time that separates modern eyes from these ancient constructions, as well as the curious customs of tomb exploration and the singular figure of George, their English groom, set against the Egyptian landscape.
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    18 min
  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter III - Cairo to Bedreshayn Part 2

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter III - Cairo to Bedreshayn Part 2
    Oct 11 2026
    In which the leisurely beginning of a Nile voyage is painted with a respectful eye for the mysterious and charming vessel known as the dahabeeyah, alongside the hardworking crew who navigate its course. The narrative unfolds with delicate attention to the details of the boat’s construction and the kindly characters of those who tend it, setting the scene for adventures afloat the great river.
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    9 min
  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter III - Cairo to Bedreshayn Part 1

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter III - Cairo to Bedreshayn Part 1
    Oct 8 2026
    In which the author and her companions hasten from Cairo to board their dahabeeyah, the Philæ, where preparations and convivial gatherings set the scene for a leisurely and homely voyage upriver. As the boat glides past the fading cityscape and the quarries of Turra, the tranquil beauty of the Nile valley unfolds beneath a glowing sunset, promising adventures yet to come.
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    8 min
  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter II - Cairo and the Mecca Pilgrimage Part 3

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter II - Cairo and the Mecca Pilgrimage Part 3
    Oct 5 2026
    In which we witness a most intense and bewildering dervish ceremony, marked by a mounting frenzy that is both fascinating and somewhat unsettling, followed by a visit to the ancient and weathered Mosque of Amr, a place steeped in the distant dawn of Saracenic architecture. Our wandering then leads us through the lively streets of Cairo, a splendid marriage procession, and the verdant gardens of the khedive’s summer palace, as the golden sunset prepares us for the imminent beginning of our Nile voyage.
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    13 min
  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter II - Cairo and the Mecca Pilgrimage Part 2

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter II - Cairo and the Mecca Pilgrimage Part 2
    Oct 2 2026
    In which we find ourselves amidst a bustling Cairo pageant, where diverse crowds gather in joyous disorder to witness the departure of a pilgrim caravan, complete with splendid military displays, ecstatic dervishes, and the revered mahmal borne proudly upon a camel. The following day, the quiet solemnity of a dervish convent contrasts sharply with the previous spectacle, as the mystical ceremony of the howling dervishes begins in a humble whitewashed hall accompanied by plaintive music and reverent invocations.
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    13 min
  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter III - Cairo to Bedreshayn Part 3

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter III - Cairo to Bedreshayn Part 3
    Oct 14 2026
    In which the humble daily fare and simple pleasures of the Nile sailors unfold amidst the seasonal rhythms of their toil and respite, revealing a world of patience and quiet endurance. The evening concludes with a stirring concert of their native music under the stars, a moment both strange and enchanting to the traveller’s ear.
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    9 min
  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter II - Cairo and the Mecca Pilgrimage Part 1

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter II - Cairo and the Mecca Pilgrimage Part 1
    Sep 29 2026
    In which the august mosque of Sultan Hassan in Cairo reveals itself as a splendid exemplar of Saracenic art, its vast marble court alive with devout worshippers whose quiet prayers and repose imbue the ancient walls with a solemn, lived-in grace. The narrative then ascends to the commanding heights of the citadel, where the contrasting mosque of Mehemet Ali stands conspicuously amidst sweeping views of the Nile valley and the city’s myriad minarets, evoking reflections on history and the enduring spirit of Cairo.
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    13 min
  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter I - Cairo and the Great Pyramid Part 3

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter I - Cairo and the Great Pyramid Part 3
    Sep 26 2026
    In which the difficulties and perplexities of securing a suitable dahabeeyah for Nile travel are recounted with gentle humour, and a first, brief visit to the imposing pyramids reveals their majestic size and ancient presence in a manner that no prior reading or distant view could prepare one for. The writer finds herself struck by the tangible sense of time embodied in these formidable monuments, their shadows stretching far across the desert as a silent testament to countless centuries passed.
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    11 min