It’s been a couple of months since we returned from our 9 day trip to Egypt, which was our biggest adventure as a family yet. So much happened on our trip – we toured Cairo, spent lots of time with family, ate an astonishing amount of food, went shopping, flew to Luxor and toured awe-inspiring tombs and incredible temples. For Robert it was his second visit to Egypt but for the kids it was a complete departure from anything they had ever experienced before. Even so, they very much enjoyed the trip.
There’s just too much to cover in any depth… so instead, here’s a small selection of images from our trip starting with highlights of Cairo, where we spent the majority of our time. The focus was spending time with family, which we did every day. That part of our trip was truly unforgettable.
Great Pyramid of GizaLena on the Great PyramidCole on the Great Pyramid.In front of the Cairo MuseumKing Tut’s throne for the afterlifeAn outer sarcophagus (one of many) of King TutShopping on Road 9 in MaadiIn a brass and metal works store in MaadiAt the Sultan Hassan mosque in Islamic Cairo, the ‘4th Pyramid of Egypt’Courtyard of Sultan Hassan Mosque, the people in the background give a sense of the scaleAn interior of Sultan Hassan Mosque – very calm and peacefulShopping at the 1000+ year old Khan El-Khalili bazaarWith the family in Maadi, Cole in the back, Robert and Lena on the left. My Auntie Ingy in the middle. I am in the front left. Two of my father’s sisters from right: Auntie Ingy, and Auntie Zuzu (with husband, Uncle Sami). All in their eighties! From left: Omar and Ingy, children of two (different) cousins of mine.Cole with his cousin, and fan, Celine (Sisi)Sunset over the Nile from our table at the Maadi Yacht Club, where I spent many an evening in my childhoodWith my cousin Hoda at Coptic (Christian) CairoThe Hanging Church, so called as it’s built free-standing on the ruins of an old Roman fortressA beautiful church doorway in Coptic Cairo
