Cairo Trips

Crazy Cairo | Dec 24 06'

"pyramids and mummies"

Cairo makes Amman look organized.  The traffic is constantly snarled and obeys no laws whatsoever.  Crossing the street you have to take... Continue reading »

City Don’t Cry – Page and Plant | Jan 12 07'

1-14-07  8amGot into Cairo last night and things are  . . well surreal is the best word in mind.  I heard about bad drivers but I do... Continue reading »

My Last 3 days in Cairo | Sep 04 07'

 Arrived at 7 am by my not liking Over night train from Luxor to Cairo. Where Japanese speaking guide was waiting for me. I call him Ma-chan l... Continue reading »

The First Day: Memphis and the Pyramids | Feb 23 06'

"The Great Pyramid is stunning"

Walid, our tour guide,  was superb, intelligent, organized and attentive, but more than that, he had an infectious laugh. He had studied archa... Continue reading »

Days 4-5: Cairo, Pyramids and Museum | Feb 18 07'

"One hell of a graveyard"

Day 4: At SeaThis day was a relaxing one, during which enjoyed the sunshine, watched a documentary about ancient Egypt, watched an African-themed m... Continue reading »

The Pyramids and the Sphinx! | Jan 23 06'

Hi guys!So far my time in Cairo is really going well.  I've met some really great people here and we're having lots of fun!  It's kind of neat beca... Continue reading »

Travel Hints on Traveling to Egypt | Mar 02 06'

"Travel hints"

 Here are some travel hints from my wife and I for people travelling to Egypt:1.  If you book a tour, check alternative airlines to the o... Continue reading »

Hatshepsut’s Story | Nov 29 07'

By AbigailIn ancient Egypt, there was once a queen called Hatshepsut. They knew about her first burial place, but there’s one thing they didn’t kno... Continue reading »

Talkin’ About A Revolution | Nov 13 07'

By ChristinaDriving into Cairo after the relative tranquility of Istanbul was shocking to the senses. Everywhere you looked, there were people; lot... Continue reading »

Walk Like an Egyptian . . . | Nov 15 07'

By Dan. . . which means do an absolutely amazing, death-defying sort of limbo between passing cars, buses, taxis, and donkey carts. I knew I should... Continue reading »