These photos give a 'snapshop' of life on the Nile in Luxor, from peaceful sailing along the Nile in full or setting sun, to the process of looking after the boats that you can only see when the sun goes down.
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Mona Lisa Felluca
The felluca sailed from its moorings near the Old Winter Palace and...
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Felluca Captain
Is this the best job in the world?
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Captain Adel
Adel Captains the Mona Lisa, helped by Andrew
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Union Jack on the Sail
Many fellucas on the Nile include flags from other countries to encourage...
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Felluca Sail
The white rose on the blue background is the flag of Yorkshire England
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Fellucas on the Nile - 26 December 2010
It seemed that nearly every felluca on the Nile was sailing. The white sails...
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A Single Felluca
Although there must have been at least two, because this photo was taken from...
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Fishing from the West Bank
This gentleman seems to be hoping for fish for his tea.
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Fishing boat
This young man sets the nets to catch fish
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Police Patrol
Tourist police were a regular sight on the Nile in Luxor until the...
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Climbing the Mast
Salah climbs the mast of the Mona Lisa to secure the sail. You must be...
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Ali ties the sail
Most of the mast climbers are teenage boys, their speed and skill has...
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Annual Overhaul
You cannot start cleaning the boat until the sun starts to go down, otherwise...
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Prepare to clean the boat
Over time the underneath of the boat becomes clogged and needs regular...
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Tipping the boat for cleaning
Props are used to tilt the boat so the underside can be scrubbed clean.
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Sunset over the Nile
One of our favourite views.
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North Africa/Middle East
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