Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Tony, mesmerized by the tall ceilings and Moorish decor of the Old Cataract Hotel. The arches reminded us of our time in Morocco. [Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
The Old Cataract Hotel was never a royal palace or lodge, however, it's had its share of royal and other eminent visitors. [Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Its grand opening was attended by Khedive Abbas Helmy, the soverign of Egypt, Winston Churchill and a host of Dukes, Lords and other dignitaries. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

Terace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Terrace of Old Cataract Hotel where travellers meet for a quenching ale and to watch the sun set over the Nile. [Terrace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
We tried a spread of food there, some better than others. We pondered on the wine, given the heat. Inspite of buying the best drop, the verdict was that beer was a better option. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
What else but a Pyramid-shaped dessert! [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Getting stuck into our desserts. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
The 1902 Restaurant was opened to celebrate the opening of the first Aswan Dam. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

[The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]
Happy diners [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]