I'm still starry eyed about the glitz and glamour of Cairo
Look at this gorgeous architecture: it's the Opera House
in the heart Zamelek (an island in the middle of the Nile)
in the heart Zamelek (an island in the middle of the Nile)
of course, you need one classic tourist shot: the Nile - downtown Cairo
(whew, now it's out of my system!)
(whew, now it's out of my system!)
ah, the gorgeous palms along these fertile shores
three of my favourite Aswan ladies
a taste of pop-culture: our first concert at the Opera House.
The Egyptian heart-throb was Mohamed Monier, and we - four CIDA interns and friends - stood like anticipatory match sticks in a full box, packed in by hundreds of screaming Egyptians, while we waited for hours for the show to begin. Here's proof that he finally showed up!
The Egyptian heart-throb was Mohamed Monier, and we - four CIDA interns and friends - stood like anticipatory match sticks in a full box, packed in by hundreds of screaming Egyptians, while we waited for hours for the show to begin. Here's proof that he finally showed up!
a city of high rises...my first view of Cairo
the lush islands around Aswan (the view from our hotel)
...and my extended family!
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