Entering the airport in Dubai with its beautiful palm trees.
The waiting lounge had lots of shopping opportunities, but we were just going through security and reboarding the plane to continue the flight to Egypt.
Arriving at our room, Griffin admires the view of the large pyramid
Their favorite pool in the whole world, the view was not too bad either.
Looking out our hotel window, sunset brought a glow to the two largest of the pyramids
THe Sound and light show at Giza was well choreographed and visually lavish.
Ah, the mysterious sphynx . . .
The light show included some history on how and why the pyramids were constructed.
Three of the pyramids of Giza.
A bit of humor and contrast.
Early in the morning we visited the pyramids and spent the day in the desert.
The Bailey clan on the Giza plateau. Note our desert wardrobe!
Off we go to explore a secluded and protected tomb site with our guide Mohammed.
Down into a tomb not open to the general public
The graphical images were amazing
Images we had seen in books came to life in these carvings.
Hieroglyphics that were amazingly crisp after countless centuries
The family rests at the feet of images of the family of the architect of Khufu's pyramid.
Griffin of Giza, camel master
Camel and the Baileys pose for our guide
Quinn and Griffin went for a short ride. Griffin noted that it was difficult to stay on with all the ups and downs.
The view from the base of Khufu's pyramid of the millions of blocks.
Griffin led the way up the initial passage towards the large gallery
The larger gallery was very high with adjoining passages
Khufu's burial chamber was really wonderful and the accoustics were amazing. Griffin explored the echos.
The sarcophagus is all that the robbers left in the room.
After being allowed to stay alone in the burial chamber, Quinn climbed down the passage deep inside the pyramid.
A local resident appreciates the view of Cairo from Giza
The pyramid area was replete with security that kept watch on this politically sensitive area.
While it is surprising how small the sphinx actually is, there is a sense of timeless presence that it inspires.
A boat buried with Kufu has been reconstructed and is housed in its own museum next to the pyramids.
Quinn and Mark were frequently alone on the platteau with the Pyramids.
The area around these pyramids is filled with underground structures still to be excavated.
A final lingering image of the residents of this timeless piece of cultural heritage.
An interesting view of the pyramids from the fields outside the city.
A final view from the hotel of the pyramids at night with a full moon looming overhead.