My Egypt Days : Photologue

TaureanBull · 20th June 2010, 22:33

The Police museum was closed as it was the Namaaz time. It was getting hot so we proceeded to Mosque Mohd-an-Nasir. Very ordinary. The ceiling had chandan logs which were exported from India. The security man provide this information and took extra care of our shoes and laid them ready when we came back. So, went a baksheesh of LE 5/- (he was not happy).

In another corner, as we went a security man stopped us that its prohibited to go ahead. Well, I could see a couple going ahead. So, it was another LE 10. The way lead to Joseph’s Well used during those times to provide water supply. It was in rumbles and nothing there to see. But a good way to make some fast money.

Finally we left in the afternoon at 2pm and came back by taxi.

The photographs follows.....

TaureanBull · 20th June 2010, 23:16

The Citadel

Fountain Outside Gawhara Palace

View Cairo City from View Point

Inside Mosque Complex

Grave Mohd Aly Pascha

echo77 · 20th June 2010, 23:50

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Originally Posted by TaureanBull

The Citadel

Awesome! I've only seen something like this in an Age of Empires game before

TaureanBull · 21st June 2010, 09:51

Citadel Another View

Oldest From of Artillery (Outside War Museum)

Ibrahim Pascha (Outside War Museum)

Mohd Aly Pascha (Outside War Museum)

lloydofcochin · 21st June 2010, 13:47

TaueranBull,

That's some excellent coverage of Egypt there with some beautiful pictures.

Had a chance to visit St' Katherine & Cairo last month. It was part of a Holy Land trip with one night each at both the places. Couldn't explore much but had a chance to visit the Egyptian museum, the Pyramids & went for a Nile Dinner Cruise.

Unfortunately we were part of a organized group and I couldn't spend much time at these locations. The Egyptian museum I felt needed at least 2 days and the Pyramids was just like a photo stop, we hardly spent an hour there

Cairo city traffic was chaotic like many Indian cities. I found a lot of old Cars, esp Fiats & those VW archaic omnibuses. Egyptian drivers will surely beat Indians in a honking match and most of them had their cell phones glued to their ears while driving.

Anyway no regrets, planning to return next year with more time to spend in Egypt.

TaureanBull · 21st June 2010, 17:42

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Originally Posted by lloydofcochin

TaueranBull,

Cairo city traffic was chaotic like many Indian cities. I found a lot of old Cars, esp Fiats & those VW archaic omnibuses. Egyptian drivers will surely beat Indians in a honking match and most of them had their cell phones glued to their ears while driving.

Anyway no regrets, planning to return next year with more time to spend in Egypt.

Yeah thats true. Traffic is very fast too and without any rules. Its extremely difficult to cross the road. its an art here. As you must have seen two wheelers are non existent. Its cars and mini buses mostly. There is lot of variety in cars. I will cover that separately.

TaureanBull · 21st June 2010, 19:22

Chariot of TutAnkhAmun (Inside Museum)

Portrait Showing Hosny Mubarak (Inside Museum)

Court of Mohd Aly Pascha (Inside Museum)

A Waterfall and Sound Making Pillars for Forewarning

TaureanBull · 21st June 2010, 19:42

continuing from before....

The Court

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Roof of Bathroom Its a simple arrangement with cylindrical POP design covered on top with coloured glasses.

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Ruins near Joseph's Well (Tip LE 10)

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View of City and Mokattam Hill from Citadel

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View Before WE Left

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Newpunter · 21st June 2010, 20:29

Great pics TaureanBull and great info.
When are you planning to visit Abu Simbel ? That is one monument that i would like to visit some day, more than even the Pyramids. I'm also a fan of historical monuments like you, so i found this thread very fascinating.

TaureanBull · 21st June 2010, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Newpunter

Great pics TaureanBull and great info.
When are you planning to visit Abu Simbel ? That is one monument that i would like to visit some day, more than even the Pyramids. I'm also a fan of historical monuments like you, so i found this thread very fascinating.

Presently, its extremely hot in the South Egypt (Luxor-Aswan area). Abu Simbel is even farther almost bordering Sudan. I would be visiting these areas in November probably when the weather is good by Nile Cruise

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TaureanBull · 21st June 2010, 20:51

This is the last set of this visit. Something went wrong with the last post. Trying again.

The Courtyard

Roof of Bathroom Its a simple arrangement with cylindrical POP design covered on top with coloured glasses.

Ruins near Joseph's Well (Tip LE 10)

View of City and Mokattam Hill from Citadel

View Before WE Left

TaureanBull · 21st June 2010, 23:22

I am working on two post presently.

First one on a Trip to Alexandria (5 days, 200km away from Cairo).

Second one on Cars in Egypt.

I need suggestions if I should continue in this thread or start these posts in separate threads?

TaureanBull · 21st June 2010, 23:56

Well, this sand storm hit again though only for about two hours in the evening. We were planning to go out but decided against it. The wind was hot too.

When India is getting monsoons this place has started burning

. All said and done miss INDIA everyday!!!

aargee · 22nd June 2010, 04:41

Well, reading this thread now as I was out of town last weekend & was busy before that. The sound of Egypt reminds me of Mummy, dog headed human, people fearing cats. Good to see Egypt city too & wish you post more of those for me, if I'm not asking too much.

From the word Sandstorm I can recall only about Jaisalmer. How do people cope up with sandstorm? Some lights on this is appreciated.

TaureanBull · 22nd June 2010, 17:51

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Originally Posted by aargee

Well, reading this thread now as I was out of town last weekend & was busy before that. The sound of Egypt reminds me of Mummy, dog headed human, people fearing cats. Good to see Egypt city too & wish you post more of those for me, if I'm not asking too much.

From the word Sandstorm I can recall only about Jaisalmer. How do people cope up with sandstorm? Some lights on this is appreciated.

You forgot to mention the Pyramids and the Sphinx

. Yes, I will keep posting pictures on every aspect of life here. I wont disappoint you.

Well, its not like Jaisalmer sandstorm. It just passes through the area and next day is a clear day. The sand does enter the houses but surprisingly very less, may be it goes away with the wind. The duration is not more than an hour or two. Not much of a problem.

By the way people here dont fear cats. Cats are pious and they are common like dogs in India. Every street and corner there is a bunch of cats. I have stopped caring about cats crossing my path

... they are far too many.

20th June 2010, 22:33	#46
TaureanBull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 326 Times View My Garage	Qalaah'-as-Salah-ad-Din Part 3 The Police museum was closed as it was the Namaaz time. It was getting hot so we proceeded to Mosque Mohd-an-Nasir. Very ordinary. The ceiling had chandan logs which were exported from India. The security man provide this information and took extra care of our shoes and laid them ready when we came back. So, went a baksheesh of LE 5/- (he was not happy). In another corner, as we went a security man stopped us that its prohibited to go ahead. Well, I could see a couple going ahead. So, it was another LE 10. The way lead to Joseph’s Well used during those times to provide water supply. It was in rumbles and nothing there to see. But a good way to make some fast money. Finally we left in the afternoon at 2pm and came back by taxi. The photographs follows..... Last edited by TaureanBull : 20th June 2010 at 22:38.
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TaureanBull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 326 Times View My Garage	Qalaah-as-Salaah-ad-Din Pic Set 2 Citadel Another View Oldest From of Artillery (Outside War Museum) Ibrahim Pascha (Outside War Museum) Mohd Aly Pascha (Outside War Museum)
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lloydofcochin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 437 Thanked: 183 Times	TaueranBull, That's some excellent coverage of Egypt there with some beautiful pictures. Had a chance to visit St' Katherine & Cairo last month. It was part of a Holy Land trip with one night each at both the places. Couldn't explore much but had a chance to visit the Egyptian museum, the Pyramids & went for a Nile Dinner Cruise. Unfortunately we were part of a organized group and I couldn't spend much time at these locations. The Egyptian museum I felt needed at least 2 days and the Pyramids was just like a photo stop, we hardly spent an hour there Cairo city traffic was chaotic like many Indian cities. I found a lot of old Cars, esp Fiats & those VW archaic omnibuses. Egyptian drivers will surely beat Indians in a honking match and most of them had their cell phones glued to their ears while driving. Anyway no regrets, planning to return next year with more time to spend in Egypt.
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TaureanBull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 326 Times View My Garage	Qalaah-as-Salah-ad-Din Pic Set 3 Chariot of TutAnkhAmun (Inside Museum) Portrait Showing Hosny Mubarak (Inside Museum) Court of Mohd Aly Pascha (Inside Museum) A Waterfall and Sound Making Pillars for Forewarning
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TaureanBull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 326 Times View My Garage	Qalaah-as-Salah-ad-Din Pic Set 4 (Last) continuing from before.... The Court Attachment 372416 Roof of Bathroom Its a simple arrangement with cylindrical POP design covered on top with coloured glasses. Attachment 372417 Ruins near Joseph's Well (Tip LE 10) Attachment 372418 View of City and Mokattam Hill from Citadel Attachment 372419 View Before WE Left Attachment 372420
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Newpunter BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 744 Thanked: 336 Times	Great pics TaureanBull and great info. When are you planning to visit Abu Simbel ? That is one monument that i would like to visit some day, more than even the Pyramids. I'm also a fan of historical monuments like you, so i found this thread very fascinating.
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TaureanBull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 326 Times View My Garage	Qalaah-as-Salah-ad-Din Pic Set 4 (Last) This is the last set of this visit. Something went wrong with the last post. Trying again. The Courtyard Roof of Bathroom Its a simple arrangement with cylindrical POP design covered on top with coloured glasses. Ruins near Joseph's Well (Tip LE 10) View of City and Mokattam Hill from Citadel View Before WE Left
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TaureanBull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 326 Times View My Garage	Need Suggestions I am working on two post presently. First one on a Trip to Alexandria (5 days, 200km away from Cairo). Second one on Cars in Egypt. I need suggestions if I should continue in this thread or start these posts in separate threads?
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TaureanBull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 326 Times View My Garage	Oh this sand storm again!! Well, this sand storm hit again though only for about two hours in the evening. We were planning to go out but decided against it. The wind was hot too. When India is getting monsoons this place has started burning . All said and done miss INDIA everyday!!! Attached Thumbnails
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aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,236 Thanked: 9,643 Times	Well, reading this thread now as I was out of town last weekend & was busy before that. The sound of Egypt reminds me of Mummy, dog headed human, people fearing cats. Good to see Egypt city too & wish you post more of those for me, if I'm not asking too much. From the word Sandstorm I can recall only about Jaisalmer. How do people cope up with sandstorm? Some lights on this is appreciated.
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