Would have never expected that I would visit Egypt. And during a major political situation as well. LoL
Anyways, with my 'superb' planning I have actually a few days free to spend in Cairo. Unfortunately for me because of the political situation here I couldnt visit a few places and was stuck in the hotel for quite some times. But I did manage to see one of hte ancient wonders of the world :)
THE PYRAMID OF GIZA (Can't take my mind of Pyyramid Escape :))
(View of the Pyramid from the road)
(Tickets to the Pyramid. Had to buy 2 tickets, one to enter the area and one specially to enter the pyramid)
(A close view of the Pyramid. There are actually 9 pyramids there. 3 big one and 6 smaller one.)
(On my way climbing up to enter the hole)
(Insde the Pyramid. No camera was allowed. So I just used my phone. Seriouslly, it was not an easy climb. The passage way is fucking small. I was like almost in a squating position climbing 100m high)
(Th end of the read. Just a coffin with nothing inside.. Quite anti climatic, but the climb up was interesting. :) )
After the exiting the pyramid, my guide brought me to where I can go and take a camel ride out to the desert and take a picture of the 9 pyramids in the area.
(My driver bringing me out of the area and to the desert. I was suprised when he suddenly joined me on the camel. Imagine the camel carrying me and the driver. Poor Camel. But seriouslly guys, riding a camel... its not comfortable. Alot of bouncing. Sports Bra recomended for ladies. hahahaa.)
(Me, My camel and the pyramds)
(The view of the Desert)
(Seriouslly, I rather not have the arabic scarf on me. My driver just like suddenly came to me and started wrapping it around my head. I just cant say no to him.)
(Can you see how kangkang my leg is! Told you its umcomfortable!)
(Next Stop was the Sphinx. hehehehe, look familiar?? Destroyer??? Dota?? :))
(The temple outside the pyramid where the mumification process is done)
Well, thats about it. I have not seen any mummy yet as they are all located in the musuem and due to the political situation I cant really get there. Tour guide brought be to some other plaes as well, but I am too lazy to show them here... oh well maybe just one :)
(Bought myself a cartouche with my name in egyption on it. :))
I would say that Egypt is a place that everyone should atleast go once in their lifetime. It was quite impressive. Also recomended to go during the winter season so its not that hot. And to the pyramids, recomended to go early in the morning when it just open. I miss out on all the crowed. Perfect.
But to prepare for the smell when you are visiting the pyramids. Its full of Camel and Horse shit. I guess.. I cant really tell the difference :)
Signing off from Intercontinental Hotel Cairo,
Jan
