Cops on Camels

Africa » Egypt
May 14th 2007

Published: May 14th 2007

It was hot - crazy hot, as we craned our necks in that stock-standard-tourist manner toward the summit of the Great Pyramid of Giza. As we manouvered our instantly leathery, sandal-clad feet around enormous, steaming piles of fresh camel dung we were cajoled, proffered and offered a myriad of questionable souvenirs from enthusiastic peddlers (who seemingly outnumbered the great hoards of thirsty ... Read Full Entry

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Gareth & Mel

Mel and Gareth

We got married in August 2005 then a week later found ourselves teaching English at a Russian school in Mongolia. Having survived the most brutal winter we will ever know, moved to Korea for another teaching stint. Just kicked off the next leg in our bonza adventure - 30 something countries, 6 continents, 2 weddings and a bunch of fun. Quite a honeymoon! ... full info

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25th June 2007

Andrew
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Call those camels
I am sure the camel "Kabul" Barbara & I rode was much bigger than the ones in your photos. As always great to get your updates. Watchout though Christmas is getting closer. Cheers Andrew(Uncle)

26th June 2007

Larry
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WOW
Great to finally hear from you two again. I think I want to move to Egypt so I can shed a few pounds (kilos for you non-Americans). Gareth, I think you should write stories. later

28th June 2007

Carolyn
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Diddo Larry
Hi Guys...when's the book coming out?...your tales have been excellent and we wait for the next edition with great excitement. Lucky your legs weren't longer Mel or the donkey would have traded the saddle for sure (no offence intended!) Miss you both

30th June 2007

Tony King
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Egypt of old
Thankyou for your version of your travels around Egypt. As I sit in front of the computer this morning with four layers of clothes I was wishing for some of that Egyptian heat. Your many descriptions should help me relate the story of Joseph as the theme for my Kids Holiday Club this year is Pyramid Rock. With your permission I could copy some of your beaut photos and display appropriately around the hall TK

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