The Desert and its Mountains.

Aswan: Charles Bray took this picture from” Cruise ship where you could see the cultivated land which varies from less than one to several miles in width. The desert and its mountains are seldom out of view. This particular view looks across a portion of the Nile River onto the land with its green sugar cane fields. The long fronds of the date palm trees are visible in the mid- to far-distance. A large Boat on the side maybe they’re fishing along the river Nile. Note: This fearsome reptile is the Nile crocodile. These gigantic animals have not been seen around the Nile for many years, though recently they've started making a comeback behind the Aswan Dam. The skin of the Nile crocodile, unlike that of most reptiles, is not shed, but grows with the animal. Although crocodiles look like alligators, they can be distinguished by their longer, narrower snout, and their fourth tooth, which sticks out from the lower jaw rather than fitting neatly into the upper jaw. The adults can reach lengths of over 10 feet and can weigh up to 1500 pounds. Myself I haven't seen one.