The Wicks go Back in Time

10月 - 11月 2022

Egypt & Morocco 2022 もっと詳しく

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- 2022/10/13 15:30
- ⛅ 21 °C
- 海抜: 1,075 m
- カナダ Alberta Beddington Calgary International, Alta.51.129772, -114.00458651°7’47” N 114°0’17” W
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Day 1
2022年10月13日, カナダ ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We are off! Rob took us to the airport with all our precious belongings, we skated through bag drop off and security. We are enjoying a Starbucks coffee.
Now we wait. That is what travelling seems to be hurry up and wait!
By the way you can all thank us for the lovely weather Calgary will enjoy for the next couple of weeks ‘cause we won’t be there.

Well looks like they are calling us for the flight!もっと詳しく
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旅行者 Have a great trip, but leave your skates at home.
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旅行者 Have a great trip!
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- 2022/10/14 13:25
- 🌧 14 °C
- 海抜: 110 m
- ドイツ Hessen Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt Main Flughafen Frankfurt Airport 50.047913, 8.57567650°2’52” N 8°34’32” E
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Frankfurt Airport
2022年10月14日, ドイツ ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
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 to Cairo here in Germany as we are using separate tickets from Frankfurt to Cairo. There is a lot of rigmarole involved with clearing customs and security but we are now back in the departure lounge for the flight to Cairo and have a couple of hours to spare. I picked up a sandwich from my favourite sandwich shop here. Dianne didn’t want one until I started eating it, then it was time to share. She has a cinnamon bun, so I guess I’ll get some of that when she gets hungry.もっと詳しく
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- 2022/10/14 20:00
- 🌙 24 °C
- 海抜: 118 m
- エジプト Cairo Governorate testing 30.114115, 31.42470230°6’51” N 31°25’29” E
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Cairo!
2022年10月14日, エジプト ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Cairo has an airport that matches is stature as a Capitol city. It is spacious & functional. Dianne and I were met by our travel company’s representative as we descended the escalator to customs. Getting through local immigration took way less time than the arrival of our luggage which was probably annoying to Tariq, our airport representative. He helped us to the van and we arrived at the Fairmont Nile City in about an hour. It is a nice hotel with a rooftop pool and an excellent breakfast.
I added this pictures late as we were too tired when we arrived. Standing with us is the Goddess of protection, safety and welcoming. Her name is Selket.もっと詳しく
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- 2022/10/15 9:00
- ☀️ 24 °C
- 海抜: 110 m
- エジプト Muḩāfaz̧at al Jīzah Nazlat as Sammān The Great Pyramid at Giza 29.978918, 31.13374329°58’44” N 31°8’1” E
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No Dianne, you can’t ride a camel
2022年10月15日, エジプト ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
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 is the Pyramids of Giza. You can see the pyramids shortly after crossing the Nile river into Giza. The road to the pyramids circles the impressive structures as you approach so the view gets better and better. We both agreed that they are not disappointing. There was some disappointment to be had though as Dianne is still looking to get a Camel ride. This desire dates back to at least 2017, when she first mentioned it to me on a boat trip to Dubai. We put it off several times on that trip due to timing and inconvenience. On the trip to India I promised her a ride on a camel and we even went to a Camel rodeo. It didn’t work out that time, due to cultural considerations. Our camel care giver could not abide a woman riding a camel while I lounged in the cart behind. Today there are camels for rent, but they come by the hour and I don’t want to ride a camel. I don’t find them friendly enough. I could not see renting a camel for what would probably a five minute ride for Dianne and me having to go for the next 55 just to get my money’s worth. Dianne will have another chance to ride a camel in Morocco. Our friend Annie said so. For now there is just disappointment and desire.もっと詳しく
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旅行者 Let her
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旅行者 Have you found the guy who's job it is to castrate camels?
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旅行者 Ha ha!!
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旅行者 Nice!!
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- 2022/10/15 11:29
- ☀️ 29 °C
- 海抜: 33 m
- エジプト Muḩāfaz̧at al Jīzah Nazlat as Sīsī Maşrif Ghaţāţī 29.984104, 31.14317929°59’3” N 31°8’35” E
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We Learned how Papyrus is made
2022年10月15日, エジプト ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
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, interesting and short. We took a look around at some beautiful papyrus art pieces and quickly took our leave.もっと詳しく
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- 2022/10/15 14:00
- ☀️ 32 °C
- 海抜: 22 m
- エジプト Cairo Governorate Bāb al Lūq Maydān ‘Abd al Mun‘im Riyāḑ 30.047522, 31.23168930°2’51” N 31°13’54” E
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Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum
2022年10月15日, エジプト ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
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 held up well for 4500 years.

After lunch we headed for the Egyptian Museum. It much more than a collection of fancy coffins. Here you find an impressive array of artifacts made by ancient persons, some big, some small.

There is carved stone, gilded thrones, mummies, animal mummies and jewelry, just to name a few.
The most famous artifact being King Tut Ankh Amon. His mask, chair, jewellery all were gilded in gold. His inner coffin was 450 lb of solid gold! The 3 outer sarcophagus’s were beautifully painted.

As there were no photographs allowed we bought a postcard!もっと詳しく
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旅行者 I’m jealous, what a fabulous adventure!
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- 2022/10/16 9:00
- ☀️ 25 °C
- 海抜: 23 m
- エジプト Cairo Governorate Coptic Cairo Al Kanīsah al Mu‘allaqah 30.005781, 31.22966230°0’21” N 31°13’47” E
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Coptic Cairo
2022年10月16日, エジプト ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
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. My mom uses to speak of Papal infallibility, and even as a child, I has some misgivings. I guess that makes me Coptic. Anyhow, the church is nice, with many Muslim influences in its decor. Conveniently located nearby is the Church of St. George, of Greek Orthodox tradition and Church of St. Sergius located where the holy family took refuge for a time while fleeing king Herod. As well there is a Synagogue that we did not visit, it is just down the alley. This collection of different churches and religions along with the narrow stone streets reminded us of Jerusalem.

These pictures are of the Hanging Church…..next footprint for more picturesもっと詳しく
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- 2022/10/16 10:00
- ☀️ 27 °C
- 海抜: 23 m
- エジプト Cairo Governorate ‘Izbat Abū Qarn Kanīsat Dayr Mārī Jirjis 30.006022, 31.22973830°0’22” N 31°13’47” E
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Greek Orthodox Church & Cavern Church
2022年10月16日, エジプト ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
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- 2022/10/16 11:00
- ☀️ 28 °C
- 海抜: 84 m
- エジプト Cairo Governorate Al Qal‘ah Burj al Muqaţţam 30.028661, 31.26197530°1’43” N 31°15’43” E
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Citadel
2022年10月16日, エジプト ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Overlooking the city of Cairo is the citadel and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. We took off our shoes and visited the alabaster mosque and found it impressive. Alabaster is a type of marble that is translucent so light will shine through it. The tomb of Mohamed Ali is located in the Mosque. Dianne asked if it was the same Mohamed Ali of boxing fame. I’m pretty sure it is his name sake. From the vantage point of the citadel/mosque you can see all of Cairo, as well as the pyramids. We took some pictures and went for lunch.もっと詳しく
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- 2022/10/16 13:30
- ☀️ 30 °C
- 海抜: 38 m
- エジプト Cairo Governorate Khān al Khalīlī Khan El Khalili 30.047164, 31.26183830°2’50” N 31°15’43” E
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Khan al Khalili
2022年10月16日, エジプト ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
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, long before the arrival of the first tour bus!
I have unwittingly labeled myself as an easy mark by wearing an Egyptian shirt I purchased 5 years ago on a trip to Luxor. All the local merchants who see my white, Egyptian cotton shirt know that I am the kind of guy who buys stuff from anyone who is persistent. This, coupled with my tendency to accidentally have money sticking out of my pocket confirms they will approach me. Again quoting Lonely Planet. “The merchants of Khan al Khalili are some of the greatest smooth talkers you will ever meet.” Everyone wants to get us inside their store. I have already bought some za’atar spice and have fended off everyone since then, but now Dianne is looking at a small tee shirt for a boy. (Spoiler Alert Janice, we bought Hendrix a tee shirt) A price is agreed upon and I cough up more cash. Of course not all of it is put away and some is still sticking out of my pocket. As we continue on our way, the sales pitches are more and more wearing. We decide with our guide Islam to stop for coffee at a 200 year old coffee shop, hoping to get some relief from the vendors. It just brings out a new crop of travelling sales people. A handicapped gentleman who had no legs and few teeth had my respect already and earned more as he loudly alerted me to the fact that my money would soon be leaving my pocket. It was just about on the floor as I had taken out my phone to google how much I should have paid for za’atar spice. Dianne gives me the “you’re doing this again” look as I tuck my bucks back in. It doesn’t stop the parade of vendors and beggars but at least I now have something to be thankful for. That helps. The most enterprising Pashmina salesman latches on to us. We have 4 pashminas at home, but eventually he finds one we must have as it is fireproof, certified Egyptian and a colour you can get nowhere else. We buy it with the money I have left and I feel a great relief. I have shot my wad. No more dough. Time to go back to the hotel.もっと詳しく
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旅行者 Just leave the shopping to Dianne!
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旅行者 You know you love it!
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旅行者 I miss my shopping partner!😎
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旅行者 Hmm, hang on to some money. I'm gonna have a garage sale when you're back haha
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