Tuesday, September 16, 2008

As promised...pictures from the last week

ALEXANDRIA

Caroyln, Rike, Max and Akino on the train to Alexandria

Akino and Rike sitting along the Corniche

me in front of the pool in front of the library....it took
 everything in me not to want to jump right in!

the sun starting to set over the harbour 
with Fort Qaitbey in the background

KHAN AL-KHALILI (Islamic Cairo)

The moon over al-Ahzar Mosque from the steps
 of the underground pedestrian walkway

vehicles speeding down packed alleyways faster
than my camera shutter can capture the light

Bab Zuweyla, the last remaining southern
 gate into the medieval city of Al-Qahira
 from the roof of the al-Muayyad Mosque

the non-tourist Khan market...much less hassle, but people kept telling us we were wanted the bazaar and were going in the wrong direction.  Kind of sad that they don't think foreigners would be interested in a market that doesn't cater to tourists



1 comment:

Heather said...

hey steph, glad to hear that you are getting more settled in egypt. it can be a difficult transition. by the looks of the pictures, you are finding friends and having a good time - so happy to hear that!

You have to tell me all about Aswan.. hey, did I ever get you that Pastor's name in Aswan? he's quite sweet, and has great English! :)