History,culture and people.I loved my short time in Egypt.Photographer dream.Egypt is situated in the northeast corner of the Africa.It was built on the banks of the longest river in the world. The Nile
River Nile
Egypt’s population has depended up the Nile for thousands of years. Most of Egypt’s population and settlements lie along the banks of the Nile.
Tahrir Square, also known as "Martyr Square",
2011 Egyptian Revolution
Tahrir Square is where the 2011 Egyptian Revolution erupted against the former president Hosni Mubarak. Over 50,000 protesters first occupied the square on 25 January.
Currency: Egyptian pound
Population: 95.69 million (2016)
Population: 95.69 million (2016)
The Sphinx came about during the the reign of King Khafre. A chapel was located between its forepaws that had unfortunate history of being repeatedly destroyed by unusual circumstances. During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet and this structure was added onto by later rulers.
Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx.
The people of Ancient Egypt mummified the bodies of their dead. They would remove the internal organs and use oils on the body. They would wrap the body in cloth. Items belonging to the dead person would be buried with them and also things that were believed to be needed in the after life. Some of the Pharaohs would build elaborate tombs
called pyramids.
Cairo--- The capital of Egypt My story
One of those places I always tralk about. No where in the world is like Cairo. I was joined by my brother in law Eric. We had two nights in Giza and two nights downtown,just off Tahir Square. Wonderful experience.
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On the plane we discussed how to get to our hotel. Decided to take a taxi-an official taxi. We had read about how they con tourists.
One of those places I always tralk about. No where in the world is like Cairo. I was joined by my brother in law Eric. We had two nights in Giza and two nights downtown,just off Tahir Square. Wonderful experience.
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On the plane we discussed how to get to our hotel. Decided to take a taxi-an official taxi. We had read about how they con tourists.
Our Taxi Driver and my bro in law.
Holding on tight
Getting to our hotel from the airport was crazy.
As we left the airport a guy said "hotel 3 pounds"
We look at each other -
That s half price - We decided to go for it.
It took 3 taxi`s in fact. Dropped off at wrong hotels.
Just as well the cabs were not expensive.
Next morning we went to reception and told them the story and they guaranteed they get us a taxi direct to the Pyramids.
HA HA that was a joke.
The cab didn't turn up on time and the driver seemed brand new. After a short time we explained to the driver we wanted to go straight to the Pyramids. No problem sir.
As we left the airport a guy said "hotel 3 pounds"
We look at each other -
That s half price - We decided to go for it.
It took 3 taxi`s in fact. Dropped off at wrong hotels.
Just as well the cabs were not expensive.
Next morning we went to reception and told them the story and they guaranteed they get us a taxi direct to the Pyramids.
HA HA that was a joke.
The cab didn't turn up on time and the driver seemed brand new. After a short time we explained to the driver we wanted to go straight to the Pyramids. No problem sir.
Well three factories later we got close to the Pyramids. The driver shouts to us in the back. "HORSE OR CAMEL". We slowly say no we want to go to the Pyramids. Again
"HORSE OR CAMEL". Ok. Eric and I look at each other. Shrug our shoulders and say Camel. We drive round the back streets to meet our new four legged friends.
"HORSE OR CAMEL". Ok. Eric and I look at each other. Shrug our shoulders and say Camel. We drive round the back streets to meet our new four legged friends.
Normally this area is full of Europeans but with Egypt`s troubled times it has put at stop to that.We only saw a few tourists.
Two hours later we return to the camel owners house for a cup of tea. We had to tip
everyone involved. I felt I had to tip Eric for coming a long with me.
The people were friendly. Just trying make a few pounds from mad tourists.
Two hours later we return to the camel owners house for a cup of tea. We had to tip
everyone involved. I felt I had to tip Eric for coming a long with me.
The people were friendly. Just trying make a few pounds from mad tourists.
After we say good bye to our new friends we tell our taxi driver to take us back to our hotel. Straight back to hotel. After a visit to a ceramics shop he asks what are
we doing tomorrow. We tell him we are going to walk along the Nile. Another silly answer. He turns the car round and drives off the opposite direction from our hotel.
we doing tomorrow. We tell him we are going to walk along the Nile. Another silly answer. He turns the car round and drives off the opposite direction from our hotel.
As you have guessed he take us the see the Nile.
Tells all about the famous river.The River Nile starts in Burundi.which is south of the equator and flows northward through north eastern Africa, eventually flowing through Egypt and finally draining into the Mediterranean Sea.
Tells all about the famous river.The River Nile starts in Burundi.which is south of the equator and flows northward through north eastern Africa, eventually flowing through Egypt and finally draining into the Mediterranean Sea.
It flows for 960 miles.Egypt depends on the Nile for water, food and transportation.
After seeing the Nile we ask him if we could please go straight back to our hotel.
He grins and takes back to base. What a day. A bit annoying at times but a day I will never forget.
He grins and takes back to base. What a day. A bit annoying at times but a day I will never forget.
More than 90 percent of Egypt consists of desert areas. The two main deserts in Egypt are:
- the Libyan Desert (also known as the Western Desert) in the west, a part of the Sahara desert
- the Arabian Desert (also called the Eastern Desert), which borders the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez, in the east
The Pyramids of Giza were built to house the remains of the deceased Pharaohs who ruled over Ancient Egypt. A portion of the Pharaoh's spirit called his ka was believed to remain with his corpse. Proper care of the remains was necessary in order for the "former Pharaoh to perform his new duties as king of the dead." It's theorized the Pyramid not only served as a tomb for the Pharaoh but also as storage for the various items he would need in the afterlife. "The people of Ancient Egypt believed that death on Earth was the start of a journey to the next world. The embalmed body of the King was entombed underneath or within the pyramid to protect it and allow his transformation and ascension to the afterlife.
After two days in Giza we travel to Cairo itself. We stayed right in the centre of the town. The protests were everywhere but we found it very safe. In fact the people were really friendly. Only problem was crossing the five lane roads. The owner of our hotel trained us on road crossing. You walk out and the traffic stops for you. I used shut my eyes and pray.
There are believed to be over 4.5 million cars in Cairo.
They all seemed to be outside our hotel each night.
If you live in Cairo you probably support either al-Ahly or Zamalek football club. Their rivalry is intense, yet they share the same stadium.
Sunday is the first day of week; the weekend is Friday and Saturday.
The time zone in Cairo is GMT+2; the country dialling code is +20
They all seemed to be outside our hotel each night.
If you live in Cairo you probably support either al-Ahly or Zamalek football club. Their rivalry is intense, yet they share the same stadium.
Sunday is the first day of week; the weekend is Friday and Saturday.
The time zone in Cairo is GMT+2; the country dialling code is +20
River Nile
The River Nile is about (4,160 miles) in length and is the longest river in the world. Although it is generally associated with Egypt, only 22% of the Nile’s course runs through Egypt.The Nile flows into the Mediterranean Sea in the north and the main source is Lake Victoria in the south.
Tahir Square [Liberation Square], also known as "Martyr Square", is in Downtown Cairo, Egypt.
When we were there, there was heavy government protests. At the centre of Tahir Square is a large and busy traffic circle. On the north-east side is a plaza with a statue of nationalist hero Omar Makram, celebrated for his resistance against Napoleon.
When we were there, there was heavy government protests. At the centre of Tahir Square is a large and busy traffic circle. On the north-east side is a plaza with a statue of nationalist hero Omar Makram, celebrated for his resistance against Napoleon.
Thank you Cairo-- Hope peace comes to you guys soon.
Mobile phone is everywhere
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, is one of the worlds great museums. Any visit to Egypt deserves a visit to the Egyptian Museum. Opened in 1902, its a classic Victorian style. On the grounds, on the west side is the tomb Auguste Mariette (1821-1881), the first director of the Egyptian Antiquities, now the Supreme Council of Antiquities, headed by Zahi Hawass. No images to be taken in museum
Two-thirds of the people on Earth have never seen snow.
The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. Saint Augustine