The Second Pyramid

Pyramids, Pyramids, Pyramids

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March 31st 2008
Today it was an early rise to visit the pyramids. We left at 8:30 on our own air-conditioned bus, with tour guide. This was definitely the way to travel, as opposed to the horrible smoggy piece of shit taxi we had last time. It was already quite hot when we got there, but no more then you would expect in the desert. Ahhh, loving the heat! Our first call of order was the Great Pyramid. Very ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Lower Egypt » Giza

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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... ... read more