It is raining buckets outside my window. While Saturday brought spring weather of the best sort, today brings massive April showers. What better time to post pictures of a place where it rains three minutes a year? A place where the sun daily shines and the weather people look out of your television screen proclaiming that “Tomorrow the weather will be….fine!” A place where barbecues are never cancelled.
And as you wander through these pictures, ask yourself this question:
Is it possible to take a bad picture of the pyramids?
Photography courtesy of Stefanie Sevim Gardner and C.W. Gardner
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I like # 1 and #7 (the one with the brightly colored horse cart)
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Loved the one with the horse cart as well. I should have added the ones where the kids are touching the top of the pyramid – those are fun!
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yes — i was surprised not to see one…or a kid jumping over the great pyramid, kissing the sphinx, etc…
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I was getting ready to ask where those were!
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haha!! I’ll have to post them then and send you and Marty an update!
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I love #13! My husband and daughter (Jeff & Kari) were able to visit the pyramids about 19 years ago but I’ve never been there.
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Janet – now it’s your turn! Although I’m guessing your next stop is Kenya!
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First Juneau, Alaska (to visit daughter #1 and her husband), and then Kenya in January! Cairo will have to wait……
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What amazing trips to look forward to! Kenya in January sounds like a novel
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Boy did this bring back memories… I visited Egypt as a child on one of our trips “home” to Kenya — and I have photos of the pyramids in black and white, and one of my favorites is my mother on a camel in front of the Sphinx and pyramid. I love all of your photos so much, and to answer: NO! It is not possible to take a bad picture of the pyramids… not from my POV!
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Would love to see that picture of your mom. And I really like your answer – I have the same point of view….I said to another person that I wish I’d posted the one where my kids are touching the tip of the pyramid.
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I think you’ve captured the Pyramids amazingly. They look formidable and peaceful all at the same time. Plus, you captured the Pyramids without a sea of tourists spoiling your view. I miss those Pyramids so much! Your observation of the weather was spot on – have you seen the movies Cairo Time? Your comment about the lack of rain reminded me of it :)
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I’ve heard that’s a great movie Justine – thanks for the reminder. We never saw it but it’s been recommended by several people who know that part of the world. These pictures all come with some funny stories – most notably my oldest son falling off a horse…..no harm done thankfully~
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i heard this weekend of a couple who came to egypt to be married at the pyramids….and it rained that day!? mish ma’uul!!
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What?! Mish Ma’uul is right! Talk about unexpected – it’s the one place in the world where you’d think good weather is guaranteed!
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Lovely. This is one place i have always wanted to go. One day…..
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You will get there….and once you drink from the Nile you are destined to return! Can you tell I’m having one of those “I wish I was someplace else” days?!
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