Egypt

hallways that lead to separate temples are flanked by guards on each side

Over 30 pharaohs contributed to its construction over a period of 2,000 years. This temple complex originally covered 2.69 million square feet.

the entrance into the temple is flanked with shapes of animals that were held sacred.

The Great Hypostyle Hall consists of 16 rows of 134 columns that are 32 feet high and held together by beams that weigh 70 tons. This is not a picture…

This temple was built to honor Serapus - protector of Alexandria and considered one of the largest and most spectacular of its day. It was later destroyed by Christians in…

I often found myself being trailed by Egyptian children who, when I acknowledged them, shyly asked if they could practice speaking their English with me... which I agreed to do…

my favorite site in Alexandria - this is a wealthy family's tomb with almost 30 burial chambers built into rock deep underground. It was  discovered by a donkey when it…

the alley that leads to the seafood restaurant is lined with stands holding these large pans from which you select what fresh fish you'd like served to you inside.

this picture was taken from the vantage point of my guide's favorite view - he dissuaded me from a tour of castle you see in background as an expensive tourist…

Camel rides are available in the desert surrounding the great Pyramids...probably similar to the transportation taken hundreds - thousands of years ago.