Saw people fishing off a bridge. They were pulling fish out of the Nile river.
The traffic lines seem to be for decoration and losers.
--
treena and kootenay
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The first day will filled with the excitement and angst that comes
with travel. I will be checking my ticket once or twice or maybe even
a few thousand times. Oh and the plan is to remember the passport!!! I
will rest my head in Cairo this night.
Then after the first night in Cairo it is time for a coffee in Naguib
Mafouz's cafe and then off the see the city of Cairo. I'll head out to
see the Citadel, which was finished by Mohammed Ali (not the boxer).
His tomb is the next thing i see. And, there is nothing like a stop in
a few museums. Maybe there will be some Pharaonic treasures. Let me
know if you want me to pick up anything for you. King Tutankhamun is
hiding here and i intend to find him. I wonder if he will recognize me
from Expo? There is a light show that happens at the Pyramids. I want
to try and see it this night. It's like the dry grad version of Laser
Pink Floyd.
Now for day three, i am heading to Luxor, which is founded around the
site of Thebes. Look out Karnak the amazing i am coming to i plan to
see your temple. Rameses II 's statue, Hypostyle Hall, a stone
forest, and sphinx are all here. We'll see what i can check off.
Day four is time to hit the Nile. I will visit Dendara built in the
1st century. It honours Hathor the Goddess of maternity, love and
music. I guess i can get behind the music part. Apparently there is
one of the few likeness of Cleoatra and Ceasarian (Julius's kid) here.
The Temple of Luxor is not far from here. We'll see if i can get there
as well.
Next day i am off to see Thebes, which i will get to by floating along
the Nile. I anticipate handsome Egyptian men fanning me with palm
fronds as i journey along. I'll let you know what happens. I
anticipate picture opportunities as the Colossi of Memnon, two giant
seated figures of Amenhotep III is around here. Queen Hatshepsut a
female Pharaoh is also buried along here. There are rumours of camel
rides this day. This is where the hat will really pay off. The day
will end with the boat making its way through the Esna Lock and onto
Edfu. Phew. I am tired already.
Now what to do the next day. Well... the Temple of Horus is at Edfu
and is dedicated to the Falcom God. I guess i will have to see that.
Time to put on the galabea and hit Aswan for dinner. I hope to find a
Galabea party. Waaahoooo.
The next day there is a motor boat ride across the Nile to see the
complex of Isis on the island of Philae. There is a granite quarry,
the High Dam, and obeliks to gaze at. Aswan has some botanical gardens
so i hope to sail through them on a felucca this night.
This day i sail the Nile (just like saying that) to Kom Ombo to see
the Temple. It is dedicated to Horus the Elder and Sobek the Crocodile
headed God, which is amazing 'cause gods in those days did share
anything well, let alone a temple. The temple used to house
crocodiles. Hope we don't see any. There is a mummy on display here as
well. Guess the crocks did like the taste.
Ahhh. A day of rest. Sailing along the Nile i promise to take lots of
photos. And back to Luxor and then onto Cairo again.
On our last day in Cairo i hope to hit Memphis, see the stature of
Rameses II, Skkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser (2700 BC),
see Gisa, Sphinx, and the Pyramids baby!
This day will be a travel day. After a final coffee in Cairo i am off
to Paris. Gay Paris here i come.
Once in Paris i am off the to train station. An overnight trip and I
will wake up in Nice. (That's pronounced niece you anglos).
The next few days are open and flexible. A day at the beach. A day in
Monaco. A day sipping red wine in the cafes. You get the idea.
Then i am on my way home. I will be happy to see everyone, but a bit
sad to be home....
