“On the Desktop” Cedar Park, 2025
It was the perfect day for a pot of tea. So tasty and comforting. I loved every sip.
On the Desktop
“On the Desktop” Cedar Park, 2025
Tag: food
“On the Desktop” Cedar Park, 2025
Esna and a Day on the Nile
“Temple of Esna” Esna, 2025
We spent the morning in the city of Esna with a short walk through the streets, followed by some time for shopping. Bartering with the shopkeepers can feel intimidating at first, but compared to vendors in Morocco, Egypt is pretty tame. It actually became kind of fun, and I like to think we got pretty good at it. Of course, my mom is the real master of haggling. We came away with some clothes, a stamp, and a few dishes and bowls.
After that, we cruised the Nile for the rest of the day on our way to Aswan. Back on the ship, we enjoyed high tea and some time browsing the library, where I found a book about Hatshepsut, whose temple we had visited the day before. We were then treated to a delicious local meal. To cap it all off, we watched an incredible Egyptian sunset.
“The Nile” Egypt, 2025
“Tea Time” Egypt, 2025
“Hapshetsut” Egypt, 2025
“Egyptian Dinner” Aswan, 2025
“Nile Sunset” Aswan, 2025
A Perfect Day in Luxor: Karnak Temple, the Viking Thoth, and Luxor Temple at Night
“PAS” Cairo, 2025
Today was a long day filled with unforgettable sights. After an early breakfast, we boarded a plane and flew south to the city of Luxor. Our first stop was Karnak Temple, another incredible highlight of the trip. The massive pillars and towering obelisks are absolutely overwhelming in scale, and the carvings are breathtaking. It is hard to even imagine the effort, planning, and motivation it took to build something so enormous and detailed.
After wandering the grounds and enjoying a strong Turkish coffee, we boarded the tour bus and headed to our home for the next several days, the Viking Thoth. The Thoth is a brand new ship in the Viking fleet, and we were the very first group of guests to sail with her. It felt so special knowing we were the first to stay in the cabins, dine at the tables, and dip our feet in the pool. For lunch, I went with the burger, yes I know, but I was craving it and it was actually really good. We always share our dishes anyway!
We rested for a few hours, enjoyed another wonderful meal, and then headed out for an evening excursion to Luxor Temple. The grounds were beautifully lit and offered a completely different experience at night. Seeing such an incredible site in the cooler evening air was truly magical. It is something I will never forget.
“Karnak Temple” Luxor, 2025
“Karnak Temple” Luxor, 2025
“Karnak Temple” Luxor, 2025
“Karnak Temple” Luxor, 2025
“Burger Time” Luxor, 2025
“Sun Over the Nile” Luxor, 2025
“Luxor Temple” Luxor, 2025
“Luxor Temple” Luxor, 2025
New Saké
“Saké” Cedar Park, 2025
There is nothing better than opening a brand new bottle of beautiful Japanese saké. Kanpai!
Halloween Coffee
“Specialty Coffee” Cedar Park, 2025
My son Bay is really into coffee, and he picked up this limited edition bag of beans. I am waiting for him to open it so I can grab a cup or two of pour-over. The design on the bag is pretty cool, right?
Friday Beverage
“Friday Beverage” Cedar Park, 2025
It’s been a long week as I try to wrap things up before vacation next week. Time to relax with a little drink. It looks pretty tasty, doesn’t it?
Beef Curry
“Beef Curry” Cedar Park, 2025
A couple of days ago I mentioned that pizza is one of our comfort foods. Well, tonight we had another favorite – Japanese curry! This one was a classic mix of beef, carrots, and potatoes. I think there’s enough left for two more family meals, which is always a win. It’s the best!
