I just thought I would show some additional detail segments on this very wide mural of Egypt. As the guests walk though the queueing area, making their way to the actual ride, they can see various collections of artifacts that Harrison Hightower has stored in the Hotel. Some of these have been incorporated into the decor and furnishings of the hotel, and others are stored in the basement. I was told that somewhere along this journey was a lamp that was fashioned from an Egyptian statue of a winged sphinx. So I made sure to include that tied to the side of the hot air balloon.
They also recreated other artifacts like sarcophagi and mummies.
You’ll notice that Smelding gets no help form Hightower, as usual, as he tries to control the balloon and the overly friendly mummy.
Finally, a section from the middle of the mural. Almost all of the pictures revealed that Hightower wasn’t exactly welcome to remove his finds. This ones shows the small group of Egyptians that angrily discover Hightower’s early morning departure with the valued treasures.
Next we will look into the small painting of Greece.