Sakkara

The Black Pyramid

Our trusty guide book

A Hippo!

The Tin Man on a brick road

Me, riding a camel named Antonio

Bowling Night Revisited

I forgot my camera the first time we went bowling in Cairo so we re-created the experience on a day I did remember.  

I heart bowling shoes

"My partner and I are ready to go pro"

Bowling Shoes!

From left to right: Hady, Yasmine, Derrik with an H, Lana

A different view

I've had the opportunity to go to a few beautiful Mosques while I've been here. Here are a few of pictures. I forgot my camera, yet again, but luckily Jonas had his.

If I only had a camera

I have a terrible habit of forgetting my camera whenever I go out. I would have photos of me bowling at Citystars, playing with children at an orphanage, my new apartment, hanging out with Cairo friends, a boat ride along the Nile and other various hijinks. My plan is to recreate these situations when I do have my camera. : )

To Oz? To Oz!

There was another big protest in Tahrir over the weekend. After being chased by riot police during the last protest we weren't sure whether to should attend this one. A friend suggested that we rent a room at the Intercontinental Hotel which overlooks the entire square, (and most of Cairo) where we could watch the potential tear gassing from a safe distance. The demonstration went on throughout the day and night with no military intervention. 

Room with a view

Protesting works up an appetite

The man behind the curtain

I saw your soccer ball today!

Fast Food

Although I'm doing my best to immerse myself in the local culture I can't help but crave a good burger every now and then. Lucky for me even McDonald's delivers here! They have the classics, Big Macs and nuggets as well as some local faves like the McArabia. Yumo.

I know this is a photo of Pizza Hut but it's still considered fast food, right?