First sight of the pyramids

Pyramids and the Opera house

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December 13th 2008
I have almost spent a week in Cairo by now and it feels good to stay in the same place for a while. I decided to sleep in a dorm so I get to meet other travellers and I don't feel as lonely. Yesterday I finally went to see the pyramids and it was indeed very exiting. The bus was the cheapest way to get there and when stepping out I was quite surprised to discover that the pyramids are actually ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Lower Egypt » Cairo

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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