Cairo, Egypt

When I booked my trip to Italy last year, I figured while I was across the pond I should stop to visit some friends abroad too. One of those stops was in Cairo, Egypt and it was quite an experience. Its a culture that I felt completely uncomfortable in and made me appreciate the things we have in the United States to keep us safe. Like the FDA, speed limits, etc...  I give my friends props for living there for years because I know I never could have done it. It was very interesting to visit and I appreciate everything I was able to experience. Its not every day you get the opportunity to see one of the seven wonders of the world on camel back.

Floating in a felucca on the Nile River.

I was able to try traditional Egyptian food (kochery) and dabble in a little shisha. 

The Egyptian Museum.

A mummy that I wasn't supposed to photograph. Oops.

Unfortunately I wasn't allowed to take photos of King Tut, but it was a surreal experience to see it in person. 

Khan Al-Khalili Market.

Turkish coffee at El Fishawy. The strongest coffee I have ever drank. I was about to pass out when we got back to the apartment.

Alabaster stone shop. I wish I would have had more room in my suitcase for more pieces. I bought a couple for my room and I love lighting them up at night.

And now for what I had been waiting for... See the Great Pyramids of Giza and ride a camel, CHECK.

The Sphinx.

Just to put into perspective how enormous the pyramids are... I am literally the height of one brick stone. 

Getting up on a camel was a scary experience. You feel like you are going to fall, but I did it! I know the faces I made in the process were probably hysterical though.

I have a smile on my face, but to be fair I was actually struggling. I think hot yoga prepared me a little for Egypt's climate, but this was on another level of hot at 111 degrees. My entire body was sweating. Not to mention I was still stuffed from Italy. Talk about an uncomfortable situation. All worth it though!!!

The panoramic view. So cool!

These were all fun.

An added perk to my stay in Egypt was that I got to get dressed up and go to a ball, in celebration of the Queen of England's birthday. 

Later Egypt! I've got one more stop on my journey to share tomorrow. Its now one of my all-time favorite places in the entire world: London, England. :)