I stepped out of the tour bus and did not hear anything else. I wasn't even listening to Iman describe and educate us about the pyramids. My eyes appeared to have protruded out of their sockets. I just looked and looked.
So if you want to know more about the pyramids at Giza, our friendly wikipedia has this comprehensive page.
For a personal take on the Giza pyramids, fellow blogger Dennis of Nomadic Pinoy has this to say here.
This post also is my entry to this week's:
SKYWATCH #99: Egypt.
PHOTO HUNT #91: Triangle
PS. I just realized this also happens to my by 900th post. Yay!
68 comments:
wow! i like the first photo most in this set. nice that you're also sharing a link of other bloggers
wow kelan ko kaya makikita ng personal yang mga pyramids na yan? swerte mo naman, you're always on tour! sarap! :)
Impressively old structures, it is amazing that it is still standing.
join me on the Path to the Summit
Wow, I want to go there! I've expressed a hundred times my desire to see the real pyramids. I would probably just be quiet, too, and speak to the pyramids through my head when I reach there. Beautiful shots!
triple wow!
the whole place's jaw dropping.
really spectacular! ^0^
i'm also speechless! what was the temperature when you were here? do you remember anything at all except for the pyramids?:p
the last photo with the camel's head is my favorite.
i changed my mind...the 3rd is the best. LOL
perfect for Photo Hunt.
breathtaking!
@LUNA - the temperature was pleasant - between upper 60s and low 70s.
Great shots, love the camel.
I haven't seen that much air pollution since I was a child in Los Angeles. In spite of our continuing problems, we have come a long way.
Wow such genius of men.
Looking forward for more pics at Giza.
Such amazing captures!
Thank you for sharing
(PS. Yes another tropical storm just passed by last July 14, Wed. morning).
Have a great weekend ahead.
Happy SkyWatch Friday!
xo
I love that last photo with the camel. Looked like s/he posed right in front of you...with that camelish smile. LOL
What a fantastic place and great shots, thought of the photo hunt immediately with your first picture!! it looks like the camel is speaking!
Alpine summer skies
What a view. Pictures with camels included looks authentic.
What an absolutely amazing place. The pyramids are certainly on my "to see" list. The contrast nicely with the blue sky, even with a bit of city pollution.
Congrats on your 900th post!
Amazing place indeed! And what terrific captures! I love the camel in particular! Interesting to see the contrast in the very blue skies and the pollution over the city. Thanks for participating in Sky Watch and sharing your photos with us! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sylvia
They are quite amazing. I have visited and was awestruck too.
Fantastic photos, from an wonderful destination
That first picture is amazing -- absolutely magnificent.
Congratulations on your 900th post.
Stunning photos.
There aren't enough words. You would have had to have dragged me away kicking and screaming. I would have been bug eyed like you. Stunning. Truly wonders. Thank you so much. I must go there!!
fantastic shots, love the way you have composted all your photo's
marvelous shots.
Sky Watch
Congrats on your 900th post.
You are so fortunate to have been to the pyramids!
Spectacular! This is near the top of my to-see list, but I don't know if I'll ever get the chance.
I've always dreamed of seeing these pyramids. Your shots are wonderful. I love the soft lighting that falls on them and and surrounding sand. Wish you showed a photo of you and your eyes bugging out!!
Utterly amazing, mysterious, magical. Thank you.
Wow, Such amazing scenery. You captured it wonderfully.
marvelous and hearty congratulations on reaching the 900th mark!!! looking forward to plenty more wonderful posts!!
Great compositions - you even made the camel smile!
Congrats on your 900th! I quit counting after 500.
I love this series about the Pyramid! You are a well traveled lady!
Egypt! I would love to explore...nice shots!
Oh! When will it be my turn!
Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations on your 900th post, Maria. These images are simply awesome. I can see why you were staring in silence!
Awesome shots of pyramids. Would love to see insides.
Love your shots
Congratulations on your 900th post!
Neat tie-in to the triangle meme, too!
;-D
Great shots of this amazing sight. Lucky you to go there. Congrats on the 900th post.
Congratulations on 900 posts!!! Wow!!! And double wow your entry for this week....simple breathtaking!!!
Amazing sceneries with the pyramids! So interesting and nice shots!
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About your question, I think the Susa Valley is too "artistic" and precious for the TAV construction which surely would spoil the valley.
Back to share my photo hunt link:
triangle
Happy weekend!
Awesome! I really want to see them too someday.
And congrats on 900!
beautiful shots--I would really love to see them up close and personal one day!
wonderful shots! wishing to visit this place one day!
i want to ride on that camel while touring Giza...lol! lovely images and very interesting!
It's been a number of years since I was last in Cairo, this really takes me back. Great shots.
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Superb taker on the triangle theme! One day I must visit the pyramids
Congratulations on your 900th post -- one with fine photos! :)
(More than BTW, did you move from Word Press to Blogspot because you were running out of space? Am thinking of doing the same in reverse because of that problem!)
WOW, awesome triangles.
Mine is up too. It's right here: http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/eden/
Congratulations. Did you get to eat camel meat?
congrats on your 900th post. love the last shot, how cool!
These are remarkable set of photographs. You could sell these photos to travel magazines.
Congratulations on your 900th post. Mine still has a long way to go to get to that number.
You must have had a great holidays.
wow 900th post galing :)
i love all these photos. love to be in this place one day. this is really just perfect for today's theme :)
I would be wonderstruck also. Such a beautiful day and such magnificent structures. I like how you show how close they are to the city and the camel shot. Oh yeah - perfect triangles also. :)
Beautiful views of the pyramids.
You have portrayed the breathtaking splendor of these ancient structures magnificently. This is what "awesome" is meant to describe.
Beautiful.
I know I would just stare and stare if I say the great pyramids. Nice shot and if you have time stop by for some coffee.
absolutely spectacular! fave ko yung 4th photo.
Wow, love the pyraminds. What a neat trip!
Just great photos! Stunning!
Congratulations on your 900th post! It's a milestone!
Incredibly beautiful Egypt.
Amazing, so old yet it looks like it was only built years ago. So sad that some of these pyramids have been destroyed by looters though. I wish I could visit Egypt one day!
Sreisaat Adventures
congrats on the 900th post. ang galing :)
and this post has gotta be one of my favorite. alam mo pangarap ko talaga na makita in person yang pyramids. sana, sana, sana marating ko yan. :)
What an amazing place and fantastic shots. Thanks for visiting mine and to answer your question the weather was amazingly good. It was pretty every day and in spite of thunderstorms forecast for every afternoon it only rained briefly one evening. It was good to get away and did help my energy level.
Now these photos definitely take me back in time. A wonderful journey. What went through your head when you got here?
What are your plans for the weekend?
Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comment. Come visit again tomorrow!
went to see this place in the late 80's. Still stunning even up to now :)
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