Ancient Egypt cruise: Exploring Abu Simbel and Lake Nasser on the MS Prince Abbas

By John Craven Shifted sands: John Craven on deck with Abu Simbel behind him At first it was just another hill of sand among the thousands that line the massive lake. For three days we had been sailing and had seen no people, roads or villages along the lake's banks - just empty desert. But as we came closer, it was obvious this particular mound was man-made; after all, there is no mistaking Abu