Aswan, Egypt's sunniest
southern city and ancient
frontier town located about
81 miles south of Luxor, has
a distinctively African
atmosphere. Its ancient
Egyptian name was Syene.
Small enough to walk around
and graced with the most
beautiful setting on the
Nile, the pace of life is
slow and relaxing. Days can
be spent strolling up and
down the broad Corniche
watching the sailboats etch
the sky with their tall
masts or sitting in floating
restaurants listening to
Nubian music and eating
freshly caught fish.
