Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM Museum

Massive day today! We got picked up at 7.30am and headed straight to the pyramids. We (I) decided it would be a great idea to take a camel ride to a vantage point for photos of all 3 pyramids. We then drove to the base of the Great Pyramid. It was so surreal. Or tour guide was very informative and engaging. She was an archeologist before becoming a guide. We were blown away by the size and complexity and couldn’t believe we could touch and sit on the giant blocks of granite. We then clambered down a narrow shaft into a burial chamber. Inside was a hole that contained the sarcophagus, and a hole that once contained treasures to take with them to the afterlife. We then saw massive holes where they unearthed Khufu Boats. Peter and I walked around the base of the Great Pyramid, got some awesome photos, then headed down to the Sphinx. Our group stopped for lunch in an Egyptian restaurant with the most incredible view. Next stop, GEM Museum. This museum has only recently opened. It took over 20 years to build and was designed by an Irish architect. It holds over 100,000 ancient Egyptian artefacts, and honestly, you couldn’t see it all in a week, let alone 4 hours. It was mind blowing. A lot of the artefacts had no rope to cordon them off, no glass to protect them. Just standing there in all their glory for everyone to enjoy and take in. We were buggered by the time we got back to our hotel. We thought we’d have a little nap before dinner and woke up after 11pm. 😂Day 2 - done and dusted!Read more