the pursuit of the pyramids

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September 14th 2007

Published: September 15th 2007

so close yet so far...and then so close finally ok your in for a long read..prepare yourself because my quest for the pyramids started last weekend! but dont worry the pictures are worth it!!! So our plan last friday was to get picked up at 1230 by the bus and all of us teachers were to head to the pyramids, then a dinner and then back to the pyramids for the sound and light show in the evening.... Read Full Entry

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sphinx

yes cheezy i know..im trying to look like the sphinx

sphinx

i know lots of sphinx..but seriously its just so surreal to see this thing in person, the pics just cant do it justice

tourist

just had to snap this pic..although doesnt quite capture the awfulness...i couldnt get my camera out fast enough to snap the bent over shot..shes wearing an arabic headdress and BOOTY shorts!!! tourists like this at the pyramids were plentiful

pyramids..sort of

just outside the gates of the pyramids....globalization

restaurant boat

dinner time

our dinner on the nile

dinner on the nile

the view from inside

dinner on the nile

perfume shop

glass bottles and mirrors everywhere

sound and light show

sound and light

black and white version

sound and light

projected egyptian images on the blocks of the pyramids

sound and light show

tutkenhamen

sound and light show

16th September 2007

Aunt Debbie
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double wow!!
Man Leah, that is just wild!! What a time!! Camel riding!! Going into King Tut's tomb - Does it get any better than this?? You sure look cute in your pink scarf!! I am intrigued by the fact you can feel the tomb energy!! What a great experience!! Pretty mundane here on the island. Ferry fares going up 25%. Already costs an arm and a leg. Pretty soon all the poor folk will just be stranded here. Have a great week in pharoh land. love ya, aunt deb

16th September 2007

Grandma
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WOW!
This is just so fantastic. Does it feel a bit like a dream? Can't wait for the next adventure! XX

17th September 2007

Lstott
leah

not a dream..but something like it..
its definitely surreal! but its very odd because i am grounded everyday by the reality that i still have to spend 90% of my time working or thinking about work..luckily i love the job so far!

17th September 2007

Len P
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Glad to hear that all is going so well for you. I've read most of your journal and checked the pics out as best as an old fart with poor vision can. I find the big fonts easier to decipher. Anyway keep the commentary flowing on this once in a lifetime experience that we all wish we were able to be on as well. Cheers, love, Len.

18th September 2007

Lstott
leah

len and barb!!!!
Im soooo happy that mom sent on the link!!! It is so much easier to have this site than send everyone emails..and then I get little messages from everyone too! great to hear from you!

27th September 2007

Kristie Pearce
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Hey Leah! This is great you've started a blog so we can get a taste of your new life. First I have to say you are so brave for doing this, I admire that in you man. Second, everything sounds so incredible it seems like you already have had some pretty amazing experiences! You're a good story teller and its really interesting to learn about a different culture. It sounds like your doin great out there, can't wait to read the next! Cheers!

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