Welcome to Cairo! For many of us—we will have been up in excess of 24 hours
Our journey started with Shirley and Merry leaving Victoria at about 6:15 AM. Next was a group of twelve who left Chelsea Gardens in Surrey by Limo. I understand there was some early morning Champagne drunk along the way! The balance of the BC connection met in the Vancouver Airport ready for our flight to Toronto. In Toronto we met the Dolha’s from Calgary and the Kaup’s from Spruce Grove and the Victoria two. It was great to be together at last, and on our way to Cairo via Frankfurt Germany.
The time in Frankfurt was well spent enjoying a cup of coffee or exploring the shops before settling into our departure lounge ready for the flight to Cairo. We were tired by this time but still very excited considering the adventures yet to come.Our hotel and home away from home for the next 3 nights in Cairo is Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel Cairo. It is a 5-star hotel surrounded by luxuriantly landscaped gardens, providing a respite of greenery amidst golden sands. Nestled between the city and the wilderness, the resort boasts unparalleled views of the majestic and ancient spendour of the Giza Pyramids. A glance out your window reveals the secrets of one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
We are scheduled to arriving in Cairo at 3 PM, but expect that we will be sometime clearing customs etc. Once in our hotel we will meet for dinner, then take some time to relax after the journey. Perhaps a stop in the lounge, or a wee dip in the pool will be in order. Enjoy your evening and rest up for the adventures ahead.
We arrived safe and sound, though somewhat tired after our long journey. It was wonderful to see the porters at the airport as they walked us through visas, customs, baggage pick-up and finally onto our bus. 
The bus ride was an experience in itself. The lines on the road are for what? The air was thick with smells of all types and watching the traffic change lanes, weave in and out was somewhat hair raising, though our driver seemed to take it in stride. 
The architecture ranged from the magnificent to the destitute. We watched as pedestrians wound their way through the traffic, and an occasional Camel wandered across the busy road. 
The sights, sounds and smells of a big city assailed our senses. We all took note as we crossed the Nile. 
It was wonderful to lay eyes on the pyramids,
and know that our hotel was only a short drive further (We were on the road over an hour by that time.)
Check-in at the hotel went well, and we settled into our lovely rooms to relax and prepare for a wonderful dinner and tomorrow’s adventures.
The bus ride was an experience in itself. The lines on the road are for what? The air was thick with smells of all types and watching the traffic change lanes, weave in and out was somewhat hair raising, though our driver seemed to take it in stride. 
The architecture ranged from the magnificent to the destitute. We watched as pedestrians wound their way through the traffic, and an occasional Camel wandered across the busy road. 
The sights, sounds and smells of a big city assailed our senses. We all took note as we crossed the Nile. 
It was wonderful to lay eyes on the pyramids,
and know that our hotel was only a short drive further (We were on the road over an hour by that time.)Check-in at the hotel went well, and we settled into our lovely rooms to relax and prepare for a wonderful dinner and tomorrow’s adventures.
4 comments:
Hi, this is for the Kaups. Happy to see you made the first part. I wish I was with you. We are praying for your health and an adventous journey- Moe
Hi, this is for the Dolha's from Calgary. I am so excited to follow along on your wonderful holiday. And was overjoyed when the first picture I see are the Dolha's in Frankfurt. I can hardly wait until tomorrow.
Love and prayers from Shaunavon!!
This is for the Dolha's
Glad to see you made it, looks like a beautiful spot. Bob the guy's all say hi.
We'll be watching
Hi B%H.. i remeber all the honking and the driving without lights..it was just awesome to see the pyramids..just stood there for a long time with mouth hanging open...remember if you are going to the dead sea and u wanto to go in..buy some plastic cheap shoes to walk in because the salt will cut you badly...and try and stand up before u get washed ashore and it cuts your bumb..:-) and ur bathing suit..happy and safe travelling Anne
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