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December 31st 2006
Fog/ Clouds are everywhere. I'm trying hard to remember if I've ever heard anyone mention a foggy day in the desert. Ever seen a picture of the Sphinx peaking out through the fog?? Well I guess no pyramids again today. I woke up early this morning after having passed out fully clothed - I mean the works - jeans, belt, hoodie...tv still on, all the lights still on. Exhausted. The morning n ... 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