We jump back on our boards and paddle back to the boat. Lou is now super comfortable on her SUP and keeps pace with us. It is rewarding to see her grow through the many adventures we’ve taken. I know the water sports we introduce her to and the many cultures she witnesses is helping her in becoming a responsible grown up.
Each day seems very different along the Nile even though our schedule remains the same. We go to the markets, visit some schools, stop for Carcade tea (hibiscus tea) with the crew’s families and of course learn to decipher more Hieroglyphs.
On the last day approaching Luxor, Lou and I are paddling along a narrow island in the middle of the river. Because we thought Shadé had drunk enough water from the Nile, Manu has her in the Ergobaby on his back. They are a few minutes behind talking with some kids playing football on the banks. On the island is a small camp ground made of a tent and some carpets around a fire pit. Next to it is a large green garden with lots of lettuces. The group waves at us so we stop by for a tea. They help us pull the boards on the sand and our carbon paddles pass from one hand to another. Like me, they are amazed by how light they are. Manu arrives with Shadé and we all sit on the carpets while the older men prepares some tea.
