We arrived in Frankfurt a bit early and somewhat rested. Our luggage arrived shortly after we did so that is one less worry for us. We had to pick up our bags and check them back in for the flight toRead more
We arrived in Frankfurt a bit early and somewhat rested. Our luggage arrived shortly after we did so that is one less worry for us. We had to pick up our bags and check them back in for the flight toRead more
After breakfast we met up with our local Cairo guide, Islam. We met in the hotel lobby at 8 am, which isn’t really an early hour, but we were dragging our butts a bit from jet lag. The first stop isRead more
After a delicious lunch we visited The Papyrus Institute. We managed to arrive just before a huge bus load of tourists looking for the same demonstration. The demonstration was informative,Read more
The Sphinx guards the tomb. That is what a pyramid is, an elaborate tomb, says Islam our Egyptologist. It is carved out of a single stone and even though it is missing a nose and a beard, it has heldRead more
The hanging church is is a Coptic Christian church situated between two bell towers. Coptic Christians split from other Christians in 451 ad over the infallibility of the Pope,and some other things.Read more
Islamic City of Al Mosaaz and the Bazaars. Some might believe this place is a tourist trap, but as Lonely Planet mansplained to me, they have been selling things here since the 14th century, longRead more
Traveler Have a great trip, but leave your skates at home.
Traveler Have a great trip!