Monday, 6/3. Began with a visit to the sandstone quarry where most of the temple stones came from. (Pyramids were made with limestone). Small temple onsite. Various small inscriptions peppered about, probably made by bored quarrymen. Educational.
Lunch with a family in a very small community on an island. Interestingly, the population is growing. Lots of children. Host appears very intelligent, breaking the stereotype of a farmer. Grows mango trees mostly, but also bananas and other fruits. Also has some cows and does some fishing. Made balloons for his kids. Too much food, as usual. Great time, as usual.
BBQ at night. So-so time, what with the residual heat and an enormous quantity of flies. Music group came out and pestered everyone to dance.
Cruising up the Nile is a relaxing experience. Slow time.
Undoctored photo of sunrise. 
They cut holes in the corners of stone walls to run lines that control the downward sliding of blocks. 
Water buffalo always stare at people. In Nepal and now here. 
Balloon Diplomacy. 
Girls swimming is an unusual sight. Fully clothed, of course.