Sorry I have not posted in a while. Now that I am back home I have a big mountain of things to tackle. Don't worry though, I have not forgotten about the site and putting up the remainder of the photos and videos. Ths next temple is one of my favorites. Deir el-Bari, which means Northern Monastery in Arabic, is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign as a Pharaoh over Egypt.

This Temple is located on the West Bank in the same area as the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon and Medinet Habu. Personally, I loved the walk up approach to this Temple. The towering cliffs behind it create a sort of natural amphitheater. Behind you is a great view that I am told lets you see across the Nile to the East Bank on a clear day. By the way, when you cross over to the West Bank, be sure to take plenty of water as you will most likely spend a lot of time in the sun, especially when visiting the Valley of the Kings. Remember, unless you are on an organized tour or group, be sure to stop by the Tourist Office before you leave the East Bank and get the most up-to-date information about what cabs and fares should cost you, and be ready to haggle to get those rates.