Saqarra is home to the oldest pyramid that’s ever been discovered, the step pyramid of Saqqara. Apparently many people skip this portion of Egypt which, I would not recommend. The highlight here for me was being able to still see paint on the walls inside the tombs.
The hydrophilics here are are insanely awesome. It provides the perfect opportunity for my guide to explain the basics of how to read them and how they flowed throughout the tombs into the main chambers. It’s really cool to start to piece together some of the patterns and meanings and it’s very easy to see how one would get swept up in the whole study of it.
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Today was a very full day. Starting bright and early, we kicked off the day at the Great Pyramids of Giza. There was a moment where we were in traffic and I saw a glimpse of one. I froze. I wasn’t expecting it and it took my breath away. I think the last time I felt that way was the first time I saw the Rocky Mountains.
My first glimpse.
I am so lucky to have an amazing guide here. He has his Masters in Egyptology, I mean… could I have lucked out anymore than that?
Breathtaking. Pyramids Of Giza, Egypt My annual selfie The fact that they still cannot prove how these were built and the mystery behind it is even more awe inspiring when you see it yourself. The stones are insanely huge The Kings ship was buried here to accompany him in the afterlife A temple for one of his wives. And those stinky ass camels! Pyramid of Khafre, which was the one I went inside (entry into pyramids is extra) Climbing through the Pyramid of KhafreThis is where being Stubs is an advantage. That doesn’t happen often!Graffiti from grave robbers. Pyramid of KhafreInside the Pyramid of KhafreSo quiet. Pyramid of KhafreStill trying to believe my own eyes And then, to the Sphinx The mummification building leading to the Sphinx The Sphinx. Giza, EgyptThe Sphinx. Giza, EgyptThe tail of the Sphinx. Giza, EgyptThe Sphinx. Giza, Egypt
After what seemed like a dream, we headed to do some shopping where I got to experience two of Egypts great treasures, essential oils and papyrus paper
Government approved shop for essential oils, perfume bottles, and crystal. The Golden Eagle Crystal Shop. Government approved shop for essential oils, perfume bottles, and crystal. The Golden Eagle Crystal Shop.Then I met the glass blower who makes many items here. His father and grandfather were also glass blowers. We very quickly became friends
This was so much fun Preparation of the papyrus plant to make paperPapyrus paper process Rameses II statue. Memphis, Egypt. Rameses II statue. Memphis, Egypt.Rameses II statue. Memphis, Egypt.Memphis, Egypt Memphis, EgyptMemphis, EgyptMemphis, Egypt
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