EgittoMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahAbū Şīr29°52’9” N 31°13’5” E 8 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Today we visited a sacred burial grounds for Egyptian royalty, the step pyramids at Saqqara. Inside the underground tomb you can see a man etched in the wall only when light is shining on the wall.Leggi altro
EgittoMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahAbū Şīr29°52’10” N 31°13’8” E
8 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Awe snap our guide Mohammad taught me how to call these kids home 🤣🐣🐣🐣🐣🦅
EgittoMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahAl ‘Azīzīyah29°51’53” N 31°14’13” E 8 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We stopped at a carpet making school. It was family run. It was interesting to see little kids learning how to make carpets. 1 carpet can take anywhere from 1-2 months to several months. The pricesLeggi altro
Viaggiatore Yes we definitely did a double take at that. But they explained this is a “school” and since it is a family run business they are teaching their kids the technique so that it is not lost as the older generation dies out.
EgittoMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahAl ‘Azīzīyah29°51’54” N 31°14’13” E 8 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
Silk carpets are unique because when looking at them from one direction the are dark in color and flipped to the other direction they are light. They feel very soft and smooth. They are the mostLeggi altro
EgittoCairo GovernorateBāb al Lūq30°3’0” N 31°13’59” E
8 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
You can hear the call to prayer through the city over loud speakers 3 times a day. On Friday at noon they go to the mosque for prayer.
EgittoCairo GovernorateMasākin Ramlat Būlāq30°4’18” N 31°13’38” E
8 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
Last dinner at the Fairmont. All the food was really good at the hotel. They had several restaurants. This one had an Asian flare.
EgittoCairo GovernorateMasākin Ramlat Būlāq30°4’19” N 31°13’40” E 8 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Shawn is Egyptian official! He got an Egyptian haircut, shampoo and shave for $15. And then I tied his scarf in the traditional head wrap with his galabeya (traditional Egyptian dress). He’s readyLeggi altro
EgittoCairo GovernorateMasākin Ramlat Būlāq30°4’19” N 31°13’40” E 8 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
“How can I get your money???” This is what they flat out said when we walked by. We had to have security to walk through the market. Think Bourbon street on steroids times 100. The only way to getLeggi altro
EgittoMuḩāfaz̧at al UqşurAl Karnak25°43’48” N 32°39’24” E 9 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We got on a plane and flew an hour south of Cairo to Luxor. Luxor is what I imagined Cairo would look like. Picturesque ruins with areas of dessert and opposing lush greenery. We are staying at theLeggi altro
EgittoMuḩāfaz̧at al UqşurAl Karnak25°43’51” N 32°39’24” E 10 dicembre 2022, Egitto ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Spent today relaxing getting a massage, henna and new eyelashes while the group went on a hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
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A relaxed moment on an activity packed trip. Having the time of your life?
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Did you hear any unexpected voices?