Saturday, May 3, 2008

Egypt, Part 2

Joyce on her way to Libya with Moses (yes, Moses!)
When Egyptians can't afford petrol (Is this a preview for the U.S.?)
The Pharaonic funeral barge discovered near the Sphinx, in near perfect condition, with original ropes and lines intact
Egyptian women in traditional dress Greek Boy Scouts in CairoThe local bird of Sakkara
Joyce on a ship of the desert
Egyptian farmers' huts
The Pyramids mostly lack their original limestone facing
This is the remaining limestone at the very top of one of the Pyramids of Giza, the rest having been stripped by successive invaders for buildings in Cairo and elsewhere

Here are some addditional photos that belong to Egypt, Part 1.

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