Mummy! Mummy!! I asked Laurel how I could open up this blog today and that was her suggestion. Corny, but man what a day we had at the Egyptian Museum. A definite must see if you get to this part of the world. Our Egyptologist ( aren’t they all?) was in fact an amazing old fella who seemed to be the favorite with all of the Police staff throughout the building. He started with a description of the plants of Lower and Upper Egypt as displayed outside this beautiful French built Architecture: Papyrus from the North (Lower Egypt) and Lotus Flowers and Bees from the South (Upper Egypt). Significant, as later these were the two Lands ruled by the Pharaohs. On each statue, the Hieroglyphics and their hand positions often showed which kingdoms they ruled. But you can read all about that from better sources than us. Suffice to say what caught us most was the amount of Kilos of gold, the many Sarcophagi that held King Tut, and the age and quality of the many exhibits. Some of the many things that just leave you a bit speechless. Art, science and beauty are both very well preserved and yet often destroyed in the same halls.

Once again the Taxi rides are fast and furious. We came back to the flat for a few hours then walked to another fine restaurant that spoiled us for less than 10.00 each. Boy will we be adjusting in Cyprus! Cairo and Egypt - a place of great bewilderment. The more you think you can understand it, the more it raises questions. To understand the people of today and yesterday will take a very long time, but being in their presence seems to be a very special treat. Wish you were here! Not only to share the experiences but we both feel a bit homesick at this point. Hugs from afar. Dale and Laurel