Queen of the Eternal Nile
Unlike his usual neat appearance, he wore hiking boots, a wide-brimmed hat, and carried a weathered leather satchel stuffed with maps and journals.
"Good morning, everyone." He said before his eyes landed on Maritza. "I hope you're ready."
I nodded my head at him with a wide smile. "I've been ready since yesterday."
He smiled. "I thought you might say that."
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The journey took them far beyond Luxor. The familiar roads gradually disappeared behind endless stretches of golden desert.
Mountains rose from the horizon like sleeping giants, not another tourist vehicle could be seen, only silence.
Professor Hassan unfolded one of his grandfather's maps across his lap.