Travel photographs

Donkey trekking up to the Valley of the Kings.

The Colossi of Memnon.

Looking down on the fertile Nile Valley during the trek up to the Valley of the Kings.

Looking down towards the Nile from the mountains of the Valley of the Kings.

Looking east over the Nile Valley from the climb to the Valley of the Kings.

Overlooking the entrance to the Temple of Hatshepsut from far above.

Mountain terrain sheltering the Valley of the Kings.

Looking down on the Valley of the Kings from above.

In amongst the 63 tombs of the Valley of the Kings.

A last look back at the Valley of the Kings on the return journey.

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Looking towards the Ramesseum and outlying tombs.

The Temple of Hatshepsut.

Walking into the Temple of Hatshepsut.

Colourful wall paintings inside the Anubis Chapel of the Temple of Hatshepsut.

Coloured wall painting inside the Anubis Chapel.

Birdlike statue guarding the Second Terrace of the Temple of Hatshepsut.

Bearded statue of Queen Hatshepsut.

Inside the Temple of Hatshepsut, looking towards the sealed entrance of the Sanctuary of Amun.

The Third Terrace of the Temple of Hatshepsut.

Gasping for a pint outside the Temple of Hatshepsut.