The night train from Cairo arrived in Aswan around 8:30; we’d been fortunate, as delays are common, but we were on time. Mudi managed to arrange an early check-in for us at our hotel, which got a cheer, as that meant showers. We regrouped at 11 to take a boat to Philae temple.
Across the water, it looked small, but as we got closer, it became clear how large and extensive it was. The entire site has been moved, as the original location is now under water in lake Nasser, where the Nile has been dammed.
