Horses, Camels, Pyramids and Sphinx

We couldn't come to Cairo and miss seeing the pyramids.

After our scout and follow up meetings, we drove about 45 minutes to the pyramids.  There, our driver knew a guide who provided us with camels and horses for our ride across the Sahara to the pyramids.

From the moment on the freeway when we noticed the pyramids looming over the local buildings our excitement was palpable.

Our guides were pleasant and charming, though we collectively dispute some of what they told us, it was an experience to remember.

All the wonderful memories aside for a moment, there was a moment when Richard's horse decided to lie down and roll over.  Unfortunately, he was on it at the time.  He somehow managed to step off as the horse dropped and get out of its way.  Then he started yelling at the horse.  The whole scene was pretty funny, in light of the fact that he was not hurt.

So we rode up to the pyramid and touched the ancient rocks.  Then rode back, to the Sphinx and finally home.

  

I have not yet processed it all and so am not sure I can write more about it at this time, perhaps I will add more later.  But for now - here are some photos.