So after a couple of quick flights over the Sahara I have left behind the humid heat of Ghana and am now roasting in the dry heat of Cairo. This is an absolutely amazing place. For a person who doesn't necessarily enjoy city life, I am thrilled to be in another exotic mega-city. Much like Delhi or Mumbai, Cairo has its own pulse, but in an Islamic kind of way. As I sit here typing this, the streets below echo with the enchanting "call to prayer".
Cairo has an estimated population of around 18 million, mega indeed. Everything about this place is stunning. From the towering minarets of the numerous mosques to the relaxed feel along the banks of the Nile. The traffic is crazy, the smells overwhelming, and the chaos strangly enjoyable. I haven't had too much time to soak it all in yet, I arrived only hours ago, but I am looking forward to a day wandering the streets and discovering what else the city beholds. Of course I plan on visiting the Pyramids of Giza but other than that I am keeping my plans flexible. I may head to the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea and maybe head into the interior and explore the oases in the desert. There is so much to see here and unfortunately the two weeks I have will not be enough to fully explore the country. But I should get a good sampling and I am sure there is going to be some excitement, as I am already feeling like there is that potential. So I will leave it at that for now until I fully dive in. Here are a few pictures I took today around the neighborhood. Hope you enjoy!
The river Nile
The streets of Cairo
One of many minarets shooting into the sky
1 comments:
Salam Aleykum to you also, Grant:
Wow! Your pictures just get better and better! What a wonderful time you must be having! Thanks again for sharing...not much new going on around here. It is raining again today (Fair Week, you know:) It feels like Fall in the air. Sure will be good to see you soon!
Take care,
Suzie
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