Egypt Part 2 - Aswan to Cairo


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January 13th 2012
Published: January 13th 2012
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People: I suppose I should talk about the locals I've met in Egypt. Mostly...nobody. There _is_ a reason for that. Let me explain. I've realized that before I came to Egypt I didn't have any pre-conceived notions about the people that I'd find here. It was probably because my last few weeks were pretty hectic and also because I just didn't think to give it much thought. Well wh... Read Full Entry



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Luxor ObeliskLuxor Obelisk
Luxor Obelisk

The companion to this obelisk is in Paris, France.
Ram Head SphinxRam Head Sphinx
Ram Head Sphinx

The Ram was associated with Ra the Sun God.
Karnak Hypostyle HallwayKarnak Hypostyle Hallway
Karnak Hypostyle Hallway

These columns were meant to look like papyrus plants. There are several rows of these and the hallway is meant to seem like a forest.



14th January 2012

XD okay, that graffiti is awesome. I picture some old dapper fellow with a cane and an old-timey suit etching his name into the rock with a grin across his face just under his quite pointed beard and waxed mustache. Quite so, quite so. u_u

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