The Pacific Star

Just found a gift from a friend 40 years ago
which have gone missing for almost 10 years.
The Pacific Star is a military campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British and Commonwealth forces who served in the Pacific Campaign from 1941 to 1945, during the Second World War.

 

pardon my ignorance for not asking the details of how he got the medal as
i only know he was a soldier before but it's too late now.

Night scene by the Nile

Nile night view 
from the Grand Nile Tower Hotel
with Sofitel on the right
and Sheraton on the left



Cairo University bridge over Nile



Aswan viewed from MS Premier cruise by the Nile

Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride

The Hot Air Balloon ride at Luxor
with a breathtaking view of
the Valley of the Kings
and Temples around Luxor.

 




Filling up for the flight






















Balloon takeoff pad,landing will depend on the wind.



Karnak temple and others below with zoom lens



Luxor Temple



Mortuary Temple of  Hatshepsut









Valley of the Kings in the middle of picture












The Mighty Nile River



Valley of the King's panoramic view from 3,000 feet



On the way down,looking for a place to land



Captain Ali our pilot.



safely landed on an onion and alfalfa  field