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The Pyramids

Well I guess I can say, after looking at pictures and TV shows for the last 20 years of the Pyramids of Giza, that I have seen the Pyramids with my own eyes. The last of the ancient wonders of the world and the biggest hassle a person may experience; the Pyramids are magnificent. For [...]

Building the Wonder.

December 24, 2007

This is a picture of the main square in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is the big pinkish building. The picture was taken around 10AMThis picture was taken around 12:30PM. The smog has lifted slightly; a clearer picture of the Egyptian Museum. Today I am just hanging out in the neighborhood of Maadi. Checking out all [...]

Inside Reasoning.

December 25, 2007

Please take notice of the new poll I posted on the right side bar, just wondering, what is your interest in traveling to Egypt? Today I went to the Khan Al Khalili in the old Islamic area of Cairo with my female friend. Very interesting area. The Khan Al Khalili is a giant outdoor markets [...]

The Red Pyramid – Dahshur.

December 30, 2007

Here are some pictures of the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. The Red Pyramid is the oldest true pyramid, meaning a perfect type of Pyramid. The Step Pyramid is the oldest, which I will have some pictures posted soon. This area that I visited today gives the feeling of how vast the [...]

Saqqara: The Step Pryamid.

December 31, 2007

The oldest standing stone monument in the world is the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. This structure stands tall and proud. Rising out of the Nile valley, when a foreigner traveled from a far distant land and saw the Step Pyramid; they knew that the Egyptians meant business. Today when viewing it from the Nile valley [...]

Today I went to visit the Pyramids for the last time. I was able to go into the second pyramid with the limestone cap. A great alternative if you don’t want to pay out the high cost for the great pyramid. Although the great Pyramid is worth going in. I decided to walk around the [...]

Since I left India I have been at a crossroads concerning international travel. As I mentioned prior, I experienced and saw the countries I have always wanted to visit. I lived in several places such as Bulgaria. At this point my international travels are ending at the end of August. I have been going over [...]