Egypt, Land Of The Pharaohs

From playing "Cairo Chicken" to being on Mt Sinai for sunrise, my visit to Egypt is filled with a lifetime of rich experiences and memories. Egypt has so much to offer but a sense of caution and proper planning is required to enjoy it all. Read more

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March 16, 2009
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 7:22 AM
54 °F
Altitude: 108 ft
Egypt Jārdin Sītī 30.03715, 31.23342930°2’14” N 31°14’0” E
A View Of The Nile
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 54 °F
Arriving into Cairo.
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 9:40 AM
⛅ 54 °F
Altitude: 322 ft
Egypt Cairo International Airport 30.112827, 31.3997930°6’46” N 31°23’59” E
Cairo International Airport
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Delta deplaning the old-fashioned way.
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10:26 AM
61 °F
Altitude: 282 ft
Egypt Cairo International Airport 30.11905, 31.3983630°7’9” N 31°23’54” E
Cairo Airport Bus Terminal
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 61 °F
Inexpensive way to get into the city as long as you get on the right bus. Bus No. 707.
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 12:42 PM
66 °F
Altitude: 82 ft
Egypt Maydān Şidqī 30.063774, 31.21956130°3’50” N 31°13’10” E
Long Champs Hotel
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 66 °F
A nice hotel in Zamalek area with easy access to most of Cairo highlights.
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 2:33 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 102 ft
Egypt Al Mutḩaf al Islāmī 30.059426, 31.22420230°3’34” N 31°13’27” E
Charmerie Restaurant Cairo
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Quaint spot for local cuisine.
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 102 ft
Egypt Al Mutḩaf al Islāmī 30.059426, 31.22420230°3’34” N 31°13’27” E
The Egpyptian Museum
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Housing some of the nation's most valuable treasures. A must visit sight in Cairo.
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 6:21 PM
64 °F
Altitude: 46 ft
Egypt Maydān at Taḩrīr 30.044539, 31.23526630°2’40” N 31°14’7” E
Spices And...
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 64 °F
The source for a relaxing vice.
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 6:44 PM
63 °F
Altitude: 46 ft
Egypt Maydān at Taḩrīr 30.044539, 31.23526630°2’40” N 31°14’7” E
Tahrir Square Cairo
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 63 °F
The streets of Cairo where pedestrians and cars often compete in a game know as "Cairo Chicken".
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 7:20 PM
63 °F
Altitude: 46 ft
Egypt Maydān at Taḩrīr 30.044539, 31.23526630°2’40” N 31°14’7” E
Popcorn Vendor
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 63 °F
Working the streets of Cairo delivering a fresh delight.
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Day 1
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 8:11 PM
61 °F
Altitude: 115 ft
Egypt Khan El Khalili 30.047273, 31.26246930°2’50” N 31°15’45” E
Coffee Fishawi Cairo
March 16, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 61 °F
Good place to enjoy two of Cairo's delights.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 9:14 AM
59 °F
Altitude: 82 ft
Egypt Maydān Şidqī 30.063774, 31.21956130°3’50” N 31°13’10” E
Long Champs Hotel
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 59 °F
Breakfast loaded up on crepes, sausage and a crossiant.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 11:11 AM
63 °F
Altitude: 82 ft
Egypt Maydān Şidqī 30.063774, 31.21956130°3’50” N 31°13’10” E
Waiting To Play ...
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 63 °F
After purchasing my ticket for the overnight train to Luxor, I join other in an attempt to play "Cairo Chicken".
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 11:56 AM
64 °F
Altitude: 82 ft
Egypt Maydān Şidqī 30.063774, 31.21956130°3’50” N 31°13’10” E
Natural Gas Station
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 64 °F
A first for me a natural gas filling station.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:14 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 112 ft
Egypt Giza 30.013056, 31.20885330°0’47” N 31°12’32” E
Giddy Up...
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Short on time I pay the "Tourist-Rip Off" price to see the area by horseback. It is a large area to be covered by foot but the most popular sights like The Sphinx are still within easy reach.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 112 ft
Egypt Giza 30.013056, 31.20885330°0’47” N 31°12’32” E
Tomb Entrance
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Still possibly lots to be discovered here.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:33 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 112 ft
Egypt Giza 30.013056, 31.20885330°0’47” N 31°12’32” E
Decaying Ruins
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Where active excavations is still going on.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:40 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 112 ft
Egypt Giza 30.013056, 31.20885330°0’47” N 31°12’32” E
The Sphinx
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Believed to have been originally sculpted about 2500 BC.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:48 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 112 ft
Egypt Giza 30.013056, 31.20885330°0’47” N 31°12’32” E
Giza Beast Of Burden
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Here they still work their "donkey off".
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:51 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 112 ft
Egypt Giza 30.013056, 31.20885330°0’47” N 31°12’32” E
A Decent Lunch
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
In Giza at a local restaurant.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 3:50 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 98 ft
Egypt Kanīsat Dayr Mārī Jirjis 30.006279, 31.23067530°0’23” N 31°13’50” E
Old Cairo
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Historical landmarks
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 4:15 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 98 ft
Egypt Kanīsat Dayr Mārī Jirjis 30.006279, 31.23067530°0’23” N 31°13’50” E
Believe It Or Not ....
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
The belief is still held today that this is the place that Joseph and Mary escaped to and hid the baby Jesus.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 98 ft
Egypt Kanīsat Dayr Mārī Jirjis 30.006279, 31.23067530°0’23” N 31°13’50” E
Saint Sargius Church Cairo
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
The area and/or place where it is believe Mary and Joseph came to with the baby Jesus.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 98 ft
Egypt Kanīsat Dayr Mārī Jirjis 30.006279, 31.23067530°0’23” N 31°13’50” E
Saint Sargus Church
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
Could this really be where Jesus grew up as a kid?
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 4:55 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 66 ft
Egypt Ḩaşan Bābiliyūn 30.00778, 31.2340230°0’28” N 31°14’2” E
Child's Play...
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
That can be fun for an adult too.
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Day 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 5:32 PM
68 °F
Altitude: 66 ft
Egypt Ḩaşan Bābiliyūn 30.00778, 31.2340230°0’28” N 31°14’2” E
Old City Wall
March 17, 2009 in Egypt ⋅ 68 °F
In the Old Cairo section of the city.
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