Karnak
2. november 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
On the other side I was met as we docked by Mahmoud who took me to his car and we headed up to Karnak.
Karnak is a huge complex of huge structures and like every other site over here, it is justLæs mere
Crossing the Nile
2. november 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
After lunch. Ashraf had arranged a boat for me which took me across the Nile to the east bank. The Nile is an impressively large river with a buzz of those little power boats that seat 20 or so,Læs mere
Colossi of Memnon
2. november 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Last quick stop on the way back to the hotel for a break.
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive sandstone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which are just standing by the side of the road in aLæs mere
Medinet Habu
2. november 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We were doing well for time, so decided on the fly to add on this stop, and spent an hour and a bit there, which was just enough for a quick walk to the rear of the complex and back out. This is theLæs mere
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
2. november 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
My driver was waiting as I came out of the Valley of Kings. Doesn't that sound so decadent,: "my driver "?
A short drive took us to this lovely building. It was built for a female Pharaoh. She was aLæs mere
Valley of the Kings
2. november 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
As agreed with Ashraf last night, my driver picked me up at 530 after a nice and quick breakfast and I was the first customer to arrive a minute or so after 6. Paid the entry fee which includes 3Læs mere
Arrival Luxor
1. november 2022, Egypten ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Flight delayed a half hour but had sent hotel my local number so we were in contact as I had booked and paid for them to arrange a transfer to the hotel.. Driver met me outside the airport. The SpringLæs mere
Cairo
1. november 2022, Egypten ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Well it is a bit hard to write about Cairo in a totally positive way, to be honest.
It has those 'bucket list' attractions that are totally worth it, but this is not a place you visit for any otherLæs mere
National Museum of Civilization
1. november 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Flying out this evening, so time for a visit to Egypt's newest museum. They have a cloak room and it is on the way to the airport so will take my suitcase.
This was opened just July of last year andLæs mere
St George's Church
31. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Next door to the Museum is another church, St George's Greek Orthodox. It was originally constructed during the tenth century AD, at which time it was dedicated to Saint George who is said to haveLæs mere
Hanging Church
31. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Officially called the Church of the Virgin Mary, the Hanging Church is built atop the southern gatehouse of the Roman-built Babylon Fortress and gets its name from the fact that its nave is suspendedLæs mere
Coptic Museum
31. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
From Tahrir Square subway station, it was a short 5 LE (28 cents) subway ride four stops to the Mar Girgis station literally across the street from the Coptic Museum which is in the centre of aLæs mere
Tahrir Square
31. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The museum is located at the north side of the Square which is the heart of Cairo and famous for demonstrations, especially the Arab Spring of 2011 that toppled Mubarak.
It is not an easy place toLæs mere
The Egyptian Museum
31. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The Uber took a it longer than expected, (although still only 110 LE) and got to the museum 20 minutes after it opened and the tours were already there. The crowding was worst going through security,Læs mere
Pyramid of Djoser
30. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
This is the star attraction within the Saqqara site. Also known as the Step Pyramid, it was the first of the pyramids and is the oldest stone structure in the world and was built 2670 BC. OriginallyLæs mere
Saqqara
30. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
So now it's time to see the old stuff. Got an Uber from Memphis over here. Was let out at the ticket booth, then realized it was a couple of k's up to the actual ruins, an my driver noticed it beforeLæs mere
Museum of Mit-Rahineh (Memphis)
30. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
After leaving Giza, and a takeaway lunch on my balcony, I took Uber the hour-long ride (only $6.18 CAD) to the Museum of Memphis.
Memphis was founded in 3150 BC by King Meni as the first capital ofLæs mere
Pyramid of Menkaure
30. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Smallest of the great pyramids at 66 m. Kinda cute, I think it would suit me, if I start building now, how long would it take? Built 2490 BC.
Next to it are the three Queen's Pyramids.
So thatLæs mere
Pyramid of Khafre
30. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
It was only 10 minutes from the corner of Khufu to the next pyramid. This is the middle one and the second tallest at 'only' 136 m. It had the rough limestone core, and was cased in pink granite whichLæs mere
Great Pyramid of Khufu
30. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Brief uphill walk from the Sphinx brought me to the Great Pyramid of Khufu (aka Cheops). One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and at 147 m, the tallest structure in the world for 3,800 years.Læs mere
Sphinx
30. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Woke up to check -- yep the pyramids are still there! Breakfast was served at 7 on the rooftop terrace so I got to the ticket booth at 08:02. In to see the site without crowds.
The Great Sphinx ofLæs mere
Arrived Cairo
29. oktober 2022, Egypten ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Just walked into my room and opened the drapes! OMG. This can't be real.
Left Haifa at 6am to return the rental car back to Ben Gurion airport and catch the only direct flight from Israel to Cairo onLæs mere
Farewell to Israel
29. oktober 2022, Israel ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
It has been a great trip to see this remarkable country. So much history providing a deeper understanding of some of the foundations of our entire civilization.
It was also so interesting to learnLæs mere
Haifa Summary
28. oktober 2022, Israel ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Explored Haifa mainly on Wednesday when I did 15,874 steps, with shorter walks in the evenings
I did not explore the outskirts of the city, which sprawls all over all sides of the mountain. It is aLæs mere
Mount of Beatitudes
28. oktober 2022, Israel ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Up the hill five minutes is this site which may have been where the Sermon on the Mount was given, if it was actually a sermon rather than a collection put together by the writers of the NewLæs mere
























































































































































































































