On October 1st we had another holiday. This time "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day". I looked after Hannah to let Rika have some free time.
Inspired by Winnie the Poo's 'Expotition to the North Pole', I suggested an 'Expotition to The Source of the Nile'.
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| The Lower Nile at Shatin |
So we set-off by bicycle up the valley.
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| Rest Break |
As we passed the village of Shatin we saw a large party of natives performing traditional court-ship dances by the riverside. Unfortunately I couldn't get a photo of this amazing sight...
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| Egret at the first cataract near Tai Wai |
Previously we had only gone upstream as far as the first cataract near the walled village at Tai Wai. This time we kept going up the riverbank...
Past Mei Lam towards Mei Tin (beautiful field)....
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| Upper Nile at Mei Tin |
I had hoped to keep going up to the high dam at Aswan. But unfortunately the road became impassable. To get to the dam we needed to take a different route over the ridge.
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| The Nile just below the Dam at Aswan |
As we were deciding how to proceed, we were shaken by violent thunder overhead and it began to rain heavily.
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| Thunder Storm at Mei Tin |
We had to sit-out the deluge in a nearby hut. Hannah was able to barter some provisions with the locals.
So we had to abandon our expotition, without seeing the Aswan Dam or finding the true source of the Nile. Undaunted, Daddy is already planning another attempt.
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| Back to Civilisation - Cairo at dusk |
A short stop for well-earned refreshments, then home for dinner by 6:30
Video: Cycling on Shatin's cycle-paths
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