Welcome to Day 1 of this 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge! My Dusty Flip-Flops has nominated me for this challenge, thank you my friend! My Dusty Flip-Flops and I have been following each other’s blog adventures here on WordPress since 2017. It’s always nice to reconnect! The 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge: post one photo…
Category: Africa
Cairo, Egypt – Christmas Day – Cairo International Airport – Converse Sneakers Fun
Converse Sneaker Fun A fun thing happened at the Cairo International Airport. A few younger members of a large family traveling to the same destination as Michael and I were wearing new Converse sneakers. I couldn’t help notice because we were wearing our matching Converse sneakers. I had fun capturing this memorable moment! S, 🇪🇬
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve – Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel – Final Night In Giza
Merry Christams We informed management of their spelling error. Not sure they changed the spelling, as we departed the next morning for the second half of our Egyptian vacation at the resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh. S, 🇪🇬
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Dinner – Cheristo Seafood Restaurant
Cheristo’s – Since 1930 After an adventure filled day of walking the Giza Pyramid Complex at our own pace, then our sunset horseback ride to see the pyramids, it was time for supper. We were the only people in the restaurant. We were too tired to ask why. It has been our experience that Middle…
Nazlet El-Samman, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – The Village At Night
Not Really Insanity or Crazy I cringe as I listen to myself in these videos. I describe the ride through the narrow streets of Nazlet El-Samman as insanity and crazy. Cars and motorbikes drive past us. This night ride through the village was exciting and unlike anything I had ever experienced before! One local who…
Sahara Desert, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Sunset Glow On The Giza Pyramids
Pinkish Hue The beautiful sunset washed the pyramids with a breathtaking golden, pinkish hue. It was easy to visualize how majestic the pyramids would have looked in their day. They once glimmered with a coating of fine white limestone. This coating reflected sunlight. Magical Moment This was such a magical moment! S, 🇪🇬
Sahara Desert, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Locals Come Out To Play
Me Riding Out To The Sahara Desert Relaxed, slow and safe! Local Woman Riding Out To The Sahara Desert Fast, wild and free! Riding Into the Sunset As Michael and I rode out to the desert to see the pyramids, locals galloped past us. They were moving so quickly that it was difficult to take…
Nazlet El-Samman, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – End Of A Work Day
Frank Keeps His Promise Frank is the owner of the horses we rode during our first tour of the Giza Pyramids. He promised us a sunset tour of the pyramids. This was included as part of our ticket price. We made arrangements to meet Frank the next day after our visit to the Egyptian Museum….