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Nov 6, 2009 - Pyramids
I went to sleep at 9pm, and awoke at 5:30am to get ready for the Pyramids of Egypt.I went to sleep at 9pm, and awoke at 5:30am to get ready for the Pyramids of Egypt....
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Nov 6, 2009 - Coptic Cairo
Today is our last day in Cairo before we move on to Jordon. ... We started the day in Coptic Cairo – the heartland of Egypt’s Christian community. ... The Hanging church, possibly the oldest Christian place of worship in Cairo (4th century), was named because it was built on top of the Water Gate of Roman Babylon. ... There has been a church dedicated to him in Coptic Cairo since 10th century. ... Another great day in Cairo ended a fantastic visit to all the incredible sites and sounds of Egypt. ...
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Nov 5, 2009 - Fly to Cairo
Back in Cairo after a short flight from Luxor, we went straight to the Citadel. ... The sprawling Citadel was home to the rulers of Egypt for 700 years.Back in Cairo after a short flight from Luxor, we went straight to the Citadel. ... The sprawling Citadel was home to the rulers of Egypt for 700 years....
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Nov 4, 2009 - Cairo & Aswan, Egypt
We arrived in Cairo on 11/01, after a super uncomfortable flight from Greece. ... Aswan is MUCH smaller than Cairo, and I have been enjoying my time here more. ... Our first day we headed to the Market and bought some MUCH NEEDED sunglasses (that I broke when walked into that lady in Krakow) and some towels for our Felucca ride.We arrived in Cairo on 11/01, after a super uncomfortable flight from Greece. ... Aswan is MUCH smaller than Cairo, and I have been enjoying my time here more. ... Our first day we headed to the Market and bought some MUCH NEEDED sunglasses (that I broke when walked into that lady in Krakow) and some towels for our Felucca ride....
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Nov 4, 2009 - Woenstijntocht
Vorige week zijn mijn ouders hier eventjes op bezoek geweest. De volgende dag zijn we weer vroeg op pad gegaan naar Cairo. ... Maar goed eind goed al goed we konden weer op weg naar Cairo, om daar in de file te gaan staan. ... En onderweg hebben we ook nog even een aardige hoeveelheid, voor Egyptische begrippen in ieder geval, regen gezien.Vorige week zijn mijn ouders hier eventjes op bezoek geweest. De volgende dag zijn we weer vroeg op pad gegaan naar Cairo. ... Maar goed eind goed al goed we konden weer op weg naar Cairo, om daar in de file te gaan staan. ... En onderweg hebben we ook nog even een aardige hoeveelheid, voor Egyptische begrippen in ieder geval, regen gezien....
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Oct 31, 2009 - Birthday
31-10-2009 Het voetballen wordt steeds leuker hier in Cairo. ... Er staat een mooie moskee en je hebt er een uitzicht over Islamitisch Cairo. ... Afgelopen donderdag heb ik de eerste kilometers gereden in het verkeer van Cairo. ... Het was de laatste avond in Cairo voor Koen zijn ouders. ...
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Oct 28, 2009 - Cairo - Aswan & Nubian Village
Aswan Today we flew from Cairo to Aswan in Upper Egypt (south). ... We checked into our lovely Movenpick Hotel on Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile.Aswan Today we flew from Cairo to Aswan in Upper Egypt (south). ... We checked into our lovely Movenpick Hotel on Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile....
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Oct 26, 2009 - Cairo: Memphis & Saqarra, Great Pyramids
Our tour started in earnest today. After lunch we moved on to the highlight of Cairo – the Pyramids, and the Sphinx. ... A wonderful sight to behold.Our tour started in earnest today. After lunch we moved on to the highlight of Cairo – the Pyramids, and the Sphinx. ... A wonderful sight to behold....
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Oct 25, 2009 - Tour Day 1
Second day in Cairo and what a day!! We took a cab to the Al-Azhar market and as we started through the old part (not the tourist part) a young student gave us some directions and then proceeded to take us through the smallest streets and, tiny alleys that at times where so dirty and smelly we wondered if we would ever come out alive. ... Of course we did and we saw some parts of Cairo that most tourists never see and although we may have had our doubts as to what was happening and where we were, we loved every minute of it. ... From the moment the student latched on to us we knew there would be a Papyrus shop at the end of it and we were not disappointed.Second day in Cairo and what a day!! We took a cab to the Al-Azhar market and as we started through the old part (not the tourist part) a young student gave us some directions and then proceeded to take us through the smallest streets and, tiny alleys that at times where so dirty and smelly we wondered if we would ever come out alive. ... Of course we did and we saw some parts of Cairo that most tourists never see and although we may have had our doubts as to what was happening and where we were, we loved every minute of it. ... From the moment the student latched on to us we knew there would be a Papyrus shop at the end of it and we were not disappointed....
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Oct 24, 2009 - free day
We arrived in Cairo at 12. ... After a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast in the Hotel we ventured into the streets to find our own way to an island on the Nile in the center of Cairo. ... This is not for the faint of heart as traffic in Cairo is absolutely chaotic and pedestrians have absolutely no chance. ...
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Oct 20, 2009 - Break A Leg
Koen mag vier weken van zijn gips genieten! De laatste tijd zijn we bijna ieder weekend ergens te vinden in het uitgaanscircuit van Cairo. ... We komen op mooie plaatsen, alleen is het er aankomen altijd een heel gedoe in het altijd drukke Cairo. ... Het district van Cairo waar we wonen, Rehab City, ligt ongeveer 45 km van het centrum. ... Tussen 20:00 en 24:00 is het altijd een puinhoop op de wegen en het kost ons regelmatig twee uur met de taxi om aan de andere kant van Cairo te komen. ...
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Oct 8, 2009 - Work Permit
Vorige week waren we alweer ruim een maand in Cairo, daarom was er besloten dat het tijd werd voor een werkvergunning. ... Na weer een prachtig ritje door Cairo kwamen we aan in Down-Town Cairo. ... Hier zat het overheidsgebouw waar we ergens een werkvergunning moesten halen.Vorige week waren we alweer ruim een maand in Cairo, daarom was er besloten dat het tijd werd voor een werkvergunning. ... Na weer een prachtig ritje door Cairo kwamen we aan in Down-Town Cairo. ... Hier zat het overheidsgebouw waar we ergens een werkvergunning moesten halen....
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