Our First Day in Egypt - Wandering Housden's

May 23, 2005

Our First Day in Egypt

Hi everyone,
Well, we had an adventerous day. We got a ride from the hostel out to the pyramids and we rode camels in the back way. The actual pyramids were closed today, because Laura Bush is here and she was touring the Giza plateau with the wife of the Egyptian president. (Wouldn't you love to have the ability to actually shut down one of the wonders of the world). But thanks to our industrious taxi driver who introduced us to a camel guide, we managed to get into the pyramids via the back route. Below you will find some of our photos.
Enjoy!

Even though the air appears grey/ brown with smog, there was a noticable difference in how the air tasted/ felt in our lungs when we were at the pyramids vs right downtown. The smog in Cairo is unbelievable. The people have been incredibly friendly though, and we were able to find a great Egyptian food stop where we had fel-a-fel (a pita filled with shaved beef and spices) which was delicious.
Next stop, valley of the Kings, we leave on the overnight sleeper train tonight and arrive at 5am in Luxor.
Time to go shower and wash the sand out of our hair.

Posted by Housdens on May 23, 2005 05:22 PM
Category: 5. Egypt

Comments

Holy Canoli, You look like Rob and a curly Amber on the Amazing Race! Pictures are fabulous. Hard to believe you have only been there a day or so and accomplished so much all ready. I hope your camels are cooperative! Looking forward to your next posting.

Gerry

Posted by: Gerry on May 23, 2005 10:08 PM

Hi guys I can't believe you already got to camel ride on the first day love you both keep us posted it's almost like being there. mom

Posted by: mom H on May 24, 2005 09:13 AM

awesome pictures although the PHN in me is wondering why you are not wearing hats!! :)

Posted by: Colleen on May 26, 2005 03:57 AM

Holy Crow!!! It looks soooooo wonderful and exciting! I am so glad that you did this Laura, I feel as though I am living vicariously! Keep havinga great time and can't wait to see more pics!

Love you guys!
Brandi, Cor and Paige

Posted by: Brandi on May 29, 2005 08:12 AM

Wow. I am so jealous. All the pictures are amazing. What a wonderful experience Shawn and you are having. We miss you at the office but I am thrilled for you.

Posted by: Jen Scott on May 29, 2005 11:25 AM

You guys don't waste any time, do you? It looks amazing-- make the most of every second!!!
Jaxon and Dylan said the photos were "cool"!!! Go figure!
Miss you lots, keep the photos coming!!
Have fun and be safe. xoxoxo

Posted by: Passeri clan on May 30, 2005 07:49 PM

Hi Laura, I love your "horse". Your photos are great! Hope you are having fun. P.S. The poster is finished!!!

Posted by: Lorri on May 31, 2005 04:30 AM

Finally, I was able to get these downloaded, looks so amazing, have to say I'm jealous, maybe Steve and I will do this for our honey moon.

Posted by: Shannon on June 5, 2005 10:01 PM