11th November 2010, 01:19
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| Senior - BHPian  | Nile Cruise So, after the above discussion I set out to book the Nile cruise. I have booked through the tour operator Abbas. I have booked at half the price of DIY price. So, it has come out a pretty good deal and no hassles of booking etc. Anyone interested to know the modus operandi of tour operators then let me now I will try and post here. The map shows the places of interest along Nile covered by Nile cruise. Source : Internet  Its holiday time here for Bakrid (Eid-al-Adhha). I have kept lots of free time at hand while planning so that I can relax, enjoy and see things around. So, basically its a 3night/4day cruise. Three nights in hotels as I go around the cities of Luxor and Aswan and also to Abu Simbel. This time in hotel I will utilise for going around some places which are otherwise not included in the Nile Cruise. My Plan :  So, we leave tomorrow. Live updates not assured as I am not sure about the internet availability and free time at my hand. It has more to do with the first reason. Hope to click lots of pics and share here. |
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11th November 2010, 11:53
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| Senior - BHPian | Birth Certificate Guys, I have finally got the birth certificate for my daughter. Icing in the delayed cake is that the religion mentioned is Hindu and not a --. Of course it did take a lot of effort and patience. All is well that ends well.  |
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11th November 2010, 12:34
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11th November 2010, 18:26
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Here's a conversation between myself & wifey on account of Bakrid holiday... Me: I'm taking comp off on Mon & Tue so that totals to 5 days from Sat-Wed. Wifey: Gives a smile with 3*10^9 meaning Me: I'm thinking of the drive we kept planning over Moogambika Wifey: How much will it cost? Me: I'm least bothered Wifey: I'm bothered...& gives a big gyan. Me: (finally give up) You're right, I'll stay home Wifey: Gives a smile with only one meaning - You dumb fellow!!!  Quote:
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12th November 2010, 00:33
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17th November 2010, 12:16
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17th November 2010, 14:22
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| Senior - BHPian | Nile Cruise Day 1 Left Cairo airport and reached Luxor airport after an hours flight. Checked into hotel. Some pics.... Some pics from the flight. The windows glass was not clean so pics little hazy.   Notice the green patch along the Nile. Rest everything is desert.   My hotel    Day 2 : Starts with the surprise package. A glimpse... I am sure no one can this surprise. So no prizes as well.  |
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17th November 2010, 15:29
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| Senior - BHPian | Nile Cruise Day-2 Hot Air Balloon We go to the hot air balloon in early morning at 4AM to see the aerial view of the West Bank monuments in Luxor as well as the sunrise. This was done on two consecutive days. The pics are of ballooning on day 2 morning and day 3 morning. We are taken across the Nile and to an open field where balloons are being prepared to be taken off. The area is just in the centre of the West Bank monuments. The captain briefs for 5 mins about the landing and safety procedures. We take off at around 5:45 AM.           |
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17th November 2010, 22:43
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| Senior - BHPian | Nile Cruise Day-2 Hot Air Balloon While in flight,there is no noise or jerks except occasion sound of firing of burners. It gives you a feeling of just rising in air quietly. Excellent feeling and excellent way to see the world around.           |
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18th November 2010, 11:20
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| Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN
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| Whoa!!! This is the greatest experience one can get; sounds thrilling, but I'd never attempt  as I'm scared of being open in such heights. What were the safety mechanism deployed? A summary of those is appreciated.The very thought of the balloon catching fire is nightmare, besides the fact, what happens when two balloons collide with each other  ?You've really got guts!!! |
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18th November 2010, 11:46
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| Senior - BHPian | Nile Cruise Day-2 Hot Air Balloon Some pictures of the scenes from the hot air balloon. People working in fields, monuments in West Bank and Nile.               |
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18th November 2010, 12:30
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18th November 2010, 12:32
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Well, you wont even know when it takes off unlike an aircraft. Very quiet and no jerks. The balloon is really huge. You must compare with the size of basket in which there are 25 people. The balloon catching fire is remote and almost impossible. An aircraft can catch fire too. There is limited steering capability with pilots. So, no colliding. In a rare case the balloon may brush but its fine till the time baskets dont collide. Much safer than aircraft collisions. | |
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18th November 2010, 13:46
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| Senior - BHPian | Nile Cruise Day-2 Hot Air Balloon Some pics of the Sunrise...    One of the balloons landed..  Our balloon being wrapped after landing....    A small dance and baksheesh collecting ceremony..followed by presentation of certificates and t-shirt by the captain.  Basket being loaded into truck  Ferry to cross the Nile  Certificate, name yet to be added  T-shirt  @raghu : thanks buddy. Last edited by TaureanBull : 18th November 2010 at 13:48. |
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18th November 2010, 15:07
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