Sunday, March 29, 2009

Gizeh and the Pyramids

Memphis is the home of a large sphinx carved of Alabaster.

Memphis also houses the colossal sandstone statue of Ramses II.

Sakkarah; the step Pyramid of Zoser, that looks like a layered cake.

A vendor selling water & pop at the pyramids. Ask Ralph about the one who took him for 50 Egyptian pounds......another great story!


The Great Sphinx or the "Father of Terror "- 73 metres in length.

Our new friend Lily (from Calgary) standing on Chephren with the Micerinus Pyramid behind her.

The Cheops Pyramid - with the Pyramid for a Queen in the background.

The second largest Gizeh Pyramid called Chephren. Only a cap of alabaster is left on this Pyramid as the rest have been pilfered.

The sun sets on the Pyramids of Gizeh. Another great day in Egypt.

1 comment:

Ally said...

Lauren is in bed just now but she will be so excited to see these pictures!!! I think we will try to get to Egypt next year.
xxxxx