Savouring Every Moment Most of these photos are for my memory. To savour every moment of our time at the Giza Pyramids. No Money No Honey This was a term souvenir sellers said to us as they pushed their goods on us, then demanded money. Devout Muslim The mark on this man’s forehead is a…
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Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Photo Frenzy
Surrounded As we made our way to leave the Giza Pyramid Complex, I was suddenly surrounded by a group of Egyptian teenage boys who wanted to take their photo with me. Fun, for a moment, I was quickly overwhelmed as they crowded in around me. I pushed my way out, and waved goodbye! S, 🇪🇬
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – The Great Sphinx
Getting There We started our walk towards this iconic landmark as late afternoon set in. Magic soon happened with the setting sun as the pyramids and The Great Sphinx took on a shimmering shade of pink. S, 🇪🇬 Kiss With The Sphinx Temple of The Sphinx Walking through this ancient temple is the entrance to…
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Photo Fun
Fun With Egyptian Kids & Teens Michael and I were surrounded by a group of kids, with teenagers who took pictures of us! The kids kept shouting, “What’s your name?” The teenage girls were arguing about who is next to have their picture taken with us. S, 🇪🇬
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Conversations With A Pharaoh
Ancient Wisdom I wonder what secrets this Pharaoh would have had? S, 🇪🇬
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Photo Fun
Photo Fun Michael and I were asked to pose for photos as we walked along the pyramids. S, 🇪🇬
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Everything Camels
Camels & Pyramids There is something enchanting, magical about camels and the pyramids. “Jamal” is the Arabic word for camel. Camel Parking Lot This location near the pyramids is where tour guides “parked” their rides. S, 🇪🇬 Camel Chewing Rocks
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – The Camel Guy
Persistent Pushy isn’t a strong enough word. Aggressive, maybe – but too strong. Persistent is the best word to describe local tour guides and souvenir sellers. Souvenir Sellers Souvenir sellers would follow us around, ask about our family, then offer us the item they were selling for free. When Michael took the offered souvenir item,…