Salvation PAST EGYPT (continued, part 3) I approached the entrance to a small vault, and noticed a familiar figure on the sand, which interested me. In this part of the cemetery zahazhivali not often, so that the footprints in the sand was not, but all the sand had been scattered at the entrance to the crypt. It was obvious that the intricate design on the sand left a snake! I was glad, because I've always liked these creatures. However, to see the reptile itself was not so easy, it was necessary to carefully look around to find her. I carefully knelt down and began to decipher the footprints in the sand, trying to find a snake, which had left them. Traces are not left in the dark crypt in that direction was only one track, which meant that she was still somewhere near. I very cautiously crept further into the crypt, looking carefully at every inch of sand. I had to strain your eyesight to the fullest extent and then my attention was attracted by something small, lying on the sand at the entrance, about a foot in front of me. I clearly saw a beautiful eye, multiple scales, and two large horns protruding from the sand. It was at that moment I became clear what kind it was a success - read the following in the sand - it was a very venomous horned viper, which is buried in the sand! I crawled back a bit to better control the situation. There is no doubt that if I did not notice the faint traces and would come to the snake, which crept into the vault, she would have bitten me, and I would not be big trouble. Then would have to look way back to the river and wait for the ferry. It is difficult to say how much time I would have to go to the hospital. Instead, I'll gladly installed tripod and photographed the amazing snake, which had just been discovered! I spent 30 minutes on trying to make a good shot, which would be clearly visible to her head and a vague outline of her body under a layer of sand. I came away with a sense of gratitude for what I have always loved and studied snakes because these skills have saved me from a very poisonous bite. Venomous snake in the ambush I was mildly surprised exquisite camouflage the snake, which initially struck me as an ordinary stone. Now we should go into the wilderness with great caution. I got to the vaulted crypt and enjoyed a wonderful view, which opened at the top. I had a choice: to return the same route to the boat or walk through the desert to the monastery of St. Simeon, which was founded in the VII century and destroyed by Saladin (Sultan of Egypt and Syria, stop the advance of the crusaders to the East, prim.perev.) In 1173, and try to find the ferry there. The monastery, something like a fortress, stood on the south, luring me into the sands of the Sahara, but for this campaign my water reserves were too small. Instead, I decided to wander on the sands near the crypts, and when my water supplies run low, just go back to the ferry. Monastery of St. Simeon, I decided to leave for later. Another hour I spent on the crest of the mountains in search of snakes and other representatives of the local fauna. Views of the Nile was beautiful and the view of the desert - a dull and surly. It was absolutely clear why the civilization not spread beyond the green river valley. By the time my water supply is almost exhausted, I could not find any snakes or any animal, except a huge grasshopper, so I went to the river, pausing for a moment to look again at the pale blue city below. Soft blue city, I bought a cool "Sprite" in a makeshift shop near the ferry, and then waited another hour until the boat was filled by passengers. After 10 minutes I was back in Aswan. The remainder of the day I spent walking around the city. I ate meat, baked in pastry, one of the "tourist" restaurant, which overlooks the Nile. Then I returned to my room and went to bed. Morning for me to come earlier than usual! Start material: Read more:
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