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When the Nile overflows, the country is converted into a sea, and
nothing appears but the cities, which look like the islands in the
Egean. At this season boats no longer keep the course of the river,
but sail right across the plain. On the voyage from Naucratis to
Memphis at this season, you pass close to the pyramids, whereas the
usual course is by the apex of the Delta, and the city of
Cercasorus. You can sail also from the maritime town of Canobus
across the flat to Naucratis, passing by the cities of Anthylla and Archandropolis.
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