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April 9th 2008
Published: April 10th 2008
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The sounds of Egypt pulsed through the speakers of my taxi as we sped through the streets of Cairo and traversed the bridge spanning the Nile River. Soon the hazy skyline delivered the surreal scenery of two giant pyramids in the backdrop of the palm-speckled metropolis. Buildings of faded-red brick and pallid concrete complemented the insipid colors of the vast desert that surrounded the city. ... Read Full Entry



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The statue of Ramses II at the entrance to Luxor templeThe statue of Ramses II at the entrance to Luxor temple
The statue of Ramses II at the entrance to Luxor temple
The word luxor translates to "palaces," so the actual name is Palaces temple. I guess they didn't think to hard on that one.
Hieroglyphs carved in the Egyptian limestoneHieroglyphs carved in the Egyptian limestone
Hieroglyphs carved in the Egyptian limestone
Entrance to Karnak Temple in LuxorEntrance to Karnak Temple in Luxor
Entrance to Karnak Temple in Luxor
Giant pillars covered in hieroglyphics are positioned all through the Karnak templeGiant pillars covered in hieroglyphics are positioned all through the Karnak temple
Giant pillars covered in hieroglyphics are positioned all through the Karnak temple
another Karnak statueanother Karnak statue
another Karnak statue
Hieroglyphs still hold their color after thousands of yearsHieroglyphs still hold their color after thousands of years
Hieroglyphs still hold their color after thousands of years
The streets of CairoThe streets of Cairo
The streets of Cairo
A giant obelisk stands outside Karnak templeA giant obelisk stands outside Karnak temple
A giant obelisk stands outside Karnak temple
another look at the gaint pillars which no longer hold a roofanother look at the gaint pillars which no longer hold a roof
another look at the gaint pillars which no longer hold a roof
The view of the Giza Pyramids on the Cairo skylineThe view of the Giza Pyramids on the Cairo skyline
The view of the Giza Pyramids on the Cairo skyline
Sphinx alley outside of Luxor palaceSphinx alley outside of Luxor palace
Sphinx alley outside of Luxor palace
Carvings cover the walls and pillars of the ruinsCarvings cover the walls and pillars of the ruins
Carvings cover the walls and pillars of the ruins
The face of King Ramses IIThe face of King Ramses II
The face of King Ramses II
He looks stoned.
The Sacred Lake of KarnakThe Sacred Lake of Karnak
The Sacred Lake of Karnak
A close-up of the hieroglyphics on the Karnak pillarsA close-up of the hieroglyphics on the Karnak pillars
A close-up of the hieroglyphics on the Karnak pillars
The shores of the Red Sea from a beachside cafeThe shores of the Red Sea from a beachside cafe
The shores of the Red Sea from a beachside cafe
The Colossi of MemnonThe Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon
One of the tombs in the Valley of the KingsOne of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings
One of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Tourists flock to see the Valley of the KingsTourists flock to see the Valley of the Kings
Tourists flock to see the Valley of the Kings
A carving of Nefertari on the back of Ramses III's statueA carving of Nefertari on the back of Ramses III's statue
A carving of Nefertari on the back of Ramses III's statue
another view of the pyramidsanother view of the pyramids
another view of the pyramids



12th April 2008

Beth Calvert
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WOW
I am so glad you were able to move into this portion of th trip. What amazing sights. Do you miss the IAA kids? Love, Beth

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