Nicole's Grand Adventure (cont.)
Abu Simbel, majestic in the morning sunshine Day 12 This day was a bit slower for us. We transferred from our cruise ship on the Nile to a hotel where we'd spend our final night in Aswan - the Movenpick Aswan . This lovely property is located on an island in the middle of Nile, with beautifully landscaped grounds, gorgeous pools, restaurants, and a full-service spa all on site. Pool goddess vibes at the Movenpick Aswan I checked into a spacious room with a balcony offering river views, then slipped into my swimsuit for some pool time. After a delicious bowl of pasta for lunch in one of the on-site restaurants, I took a load off in my room for a bit. The tour operators were offering an excursion to Aswan Market that afternoon/evening, but instead, I chose to book an indulgent massage at the property's spa. At the appointed time, an attendant met me in the lobby and drove me in a golf cart through flower-festooned gardens to the spa. I got the one-hour Egyptian massage, and my
