Blog EntryPicture Perfect - Around the WorldJan 25, '08 3:53 AM
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This week's theme at Picture Perfect is about Around the World.  "The idea of this week's theme is that you look around you and snap a photo of something that is Unique to your part of the world. Look at your world through the eyes of those of us in other lands."

This time I'll use two photos.  The 1st one up was taken the 1st time I travel to Egypt in 2004.  That's the touristic Egypt.  Yes!  The pyramids, the deserts, the camels...  But here is the photo I really want to show for this week's theme:

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What's behind the pyramids?  Well, there's a very modern city, full of contrasts.  A city where you still see people dressed in the old ways driving modern cars and talking on cell phones.  Egypt is not only the pyramids and museums.  There's so much to see, so much to do and still the lifestyle can be so relaxed.  It's not full of terrorists, bombs and stuff like that.  It's quiet (politically speaking) and people are bubbly and at the same time respectful and curious about you.  I took this photo the day I moved to 6th October.  I have been living for a year now in Egypt.  The first few months lived on Alexandria, to the North, and now I'm living near the pyramids (about 30 - 45 minutes drive).  Even after years of visiting and living in Egypt I still wonder and amaze at the sight of the pyramids.  I miss my country (Puerto Rico) but this is an experience that I only dreamed about it when I was girl and now I'm living it.

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ladyexpat wrote on Jan 25
Great photos!
riihele wrote on Jan 25
Hiya the Dreams

Lovely photos!
Great take on the theme.
Have a super weekend. Rii :)

Mine's up as well....
tonij16102 wrote on Jan 25
Miss Wally I love these pictures especially of the one of you on the camel....great pictures thanks for sharing
mykelo wrote on Jan 25
Your main picture is what i think of when I recall Giza. A friendly place full of chatty, outgoing, open-hearted people that just happens to be next to one of the wonders of the world.

Enjoy your time there, I did. Michael.
alohagal wrote on Jan 25
when i think of egypt i think pyramids so defintely this is perfect!
ethansdad54 wrote on Jan 25
yep..not just anywhere in Egypt
cool2523danda wrote on Jan 25
A very interesting look at Egypt!
Thanks for sharing!
queenspalace wrote on Jan 25
love the pics, thanks for sharing and showing us the other side of Egypt.
newsdoggg wrote on Jan 25
humpy n bumpy ride ... I love pyramids ... woof!
ummali03 wrote on Jan 25
You know it was so weird seeing the pyramids the first time from this same view. I was thinking they are in the middle of the desert and you have to travel to get to them. NOOOOO you can see them right from the traffic. Whats funny on the other side of the pyramids is a huge golf course lol
naarta wrote on Jan 25
Great shot. I love the idea of all the contrast
bikergirl279 wrote on Jan 25
Oh, what a GREAT photo. Mine's up and ready. You're more than welcome to swing by. http://bikergirl279.multiply.com/journal/item/194/Picture_Perfect_Friday_Around_the_World
mjrohn wrote on Jan 25
What a beautiful place Egypt is. Great pictures. ^_^
rruzie wrote on Jan 25
Wow! That is very fascinating! Envy you for staying so near the Pyramids! Thanks for sharing!

And thank you for coming by mine & leaving your lovely comment! My girls' nicknames are actually from their favourite cartoon Powerpuff Girls! My Blossom is already married.
Hope you enjoy a wonderful day! TTFN!
estimiguelariel wrote on Jan 25
Awesome !!!!
Thank you for sharing, such a neat shot with the street lights & the pyramids, love it !!!!
harleymick wrote on Jan 25
Oh, I've been there. I actually spent a lot of time in Egypt in the 80s. The people of Egypt are amazing. Great shot here!

Mine's up: ~ P i c t u r e P e r f e c t ~ - AROUND THE WORLD -
sharonl344 wrote on Jan 25
My doctor comes from Egypt and he is so nice, so it has to be a great place !!! A few of my friends are right now on holiday there.

I would have never imagined that there was a city , really I am so surprised !!! I thought it was way way out in the desert all alone .

http://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/59/Picture_Perfect_Around_The_World
ranikaye wrote on Jan 25
I made my 17-year-old son come look at this one! Egypt! Oh my! Thank you for sharing! Rani
imanyabob wrote on Jan 25
Great photos! Thanks for sharing!
dreamzonforever wrote on Jan 26
Nice shot ! Thanks for sharing the wonderful information...
fotofriday wrote on Jan 28
Thank you for the eye opener. Egypt is often presented to us as a dangerous place to visit. I was just commenting to my family how odd it must be to step out of your door and see pyramids and sand. That would take getting used to. Great post!
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