The Great Pyramids of Giza

While it may seem a bit overdue, my friend, Sara, and took the trek to Pyramids in Haram on Tuesday. To get there, I took a taxi to the metro, and then met her after getting off the metro in Giza. We took a microbus to the Pyramids and that is where our adventure began. Out driver didn't want to drop us off at the front entrance, but instead took us to the Sphinx entrance. yet, he did not know how to find that entrance or atleast he acted like he didn't. We weaved through side roads and turned around a few times until we eventually made it where we were going. As soon as we stepped out of the Microbus, we were attacked with hagglers trying to get us to ride horses, camels, and carriage rides. Those pleas would follow us throughout our day as we visited the only remaining landmark of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. We finally found the ticket booth, and bought our tickets for 60 pounds. Then we walked into take sight of the amazing structures. We were nearest to the Sphinx, and we walked around looking and taking countless pictures. It blows my mind to look at the figures and think of how old they are, and yet they are still standing with only a few marks of destruction. I thought it was interesting to find out that Napoleon is responsible for the Sphinx missing its nose. Apparently, there was a battle and he blew it off. Sara and I walked up the hill to the pyramids. There are three big pyramids in this area. We walked around taking more pictures, and remarking on the beauty of these huge structures. The weather was also very nice that day. It was not too hot or cold, and the air was quite clear. There was a beautiful view of the city as well. We met our other friend, Kevin, in front of the biggest pyramid. We walked up the stairs built into this pyramid to see if we could go inside. Well, you can, but you have to pay 100 pounds. We decided it wasn't worth it. A friend told us that all it really is a empty stone room, because they have moved all the stuff to the Egyptian Museum. I have been to the Museum, and it is some pretty amazing stuff. The mummies still look alive, because they still have skin and hair. That was pretty unbelievable. Anyhow, back to the pyramids, since we didn't go in, we walked some more around and went to see how much it was to get into the second pyramid. It was only thirty but you had to buy the ticket at the gate when you came in, and we didn't feel like walking back down there. I decided to ride a camel. After bargaining with the guy, I got a camel for 25 pounds. I was led around a pyramid by a 10 year old boy. I really enjoyed it though. It was alot of fun. After, I got back off the camel, we decided we better start leaving the pyramids since we had arabic that afternoon.Sara, and I took a microbus back to the metro, and then the metro to Opera Station. From there, we took a taxi to our arabic lesson. It was a very nice, and enjoyable day.