Convivium

Oct 31: Alexandria

Oct 31: Alexandria

A day full of many treasures, the consummate of which was undoubtably The New Library in Alexandria. The fact that this marvelous structure and its amazing contents and Programs ever happened it nothing short of miraculous. Encourage readers to have a good look at www.bibalex.org and really poke around. It […]

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Oct. 29: Aswan

Oct. 29: Aswan

Briefly, because we leave very wary tomorrow for Alexandria….Temple at Philae dedicated to Isis, the Aswan High Dam, a papyrus gallery and transfer from lovely boat to equally lovely hotel on Elephant Island. We are all happily tired and decided to postpone our last book discussion in favour of a […]

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