Tag: Africa
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Shopping in Egypt!
Read more: Shopping in Egypt!After our time in Hurghada, we returned back to Cairo and decided to do some shopping. We bought papyrus, perfumes, jewelry, and alabaster from different shops around the city. Papyrus Papyrus is one of the most popular things to buy in Egypt. This plant was first used by the ancient Egyptians to invent paper. As…
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A Fun and Relaxing Day in Hurghada
Read more: A Fun and Relaxing Day in HurghadaEgypt is not all about temples, tombs, and pharaohs. After our time in Luxor, we traveled north-east to Hurghada on the Red Sea and stayed there for a couple days. As a fun and relaxing day in Hurghada, we went off the paved roads and into the sandy desert. What better way to relax than…
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A Tomb Fit For A King
Read more: A Tomb Fit For A KingWhat better way to start off your day than a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over the Valley of the Kings? This is how we started New Years’ Eve! To start off our day, we took a hot air balloon over the city of Luxor for an aerial tour. We were able to see…
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Temple Run Part 2
Read more: Temple Run Part 2Welcome to part 2 of our visit to ancient Egyptian temples! Temple of Karnak Karnak is one of the biggest temple complexes in the world. It is dedicated to the god Amun, who is usually depicted with the head of a ram. For this reason, there are many carvings of the god with a ram…
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Temple Run Part 1
Read more: Temple Run Part 1Although the Pyramids are the most famous constructions in Egypt, there many more incredible buildings that deserve recognition. In ancient Egypt, religion played a big part in everyday life. All over the country, there are many beautiful temples that have been preserved for centuries. Here are some of the incredible temples that we had the…