Postcard from Cairo

Sunday, April 15, 2012
























Hola Lovelies,

It feels so great to be posting this homage to Cairo!! Reliving a not so distant past comes quite easily, especially when it made such an impression on me. One week ago I was standing on top of the Cairo Tower overlooking the grand city divided by the Nile. I have had dreams of visiting this place my whole life and to finally experience it felt completely natural and yet entirely surreal. Wandering through a post revolution Cairo felt equally exhilarating and enlightening. I couldn't help but feel humbled by its enormity and overwhelming sense of national pride.

Climbing the pyramids was otherworldly. However, climbing the pyramids in a sandstorm was just pure hostility lol. I spent most of my time in Giza crying just to rid the dust from my eyes. I'm not sure that I will ever return to this city but I know that it will forever live in my memory. I also know that the trip would not have been the same had I visited before January 2011. I feel honored that I was able to witness a Cairo in transition. I feel even more fortunate that I was able to be within arms reach of every major sight due to the lower tourism rates.

This postcard is just the first of many that I hope to share from this adventure. I hope at the very least it encourages people to go and experience Egypt for themselves. Stay tuned for many more photos!!

Much love,
Meag xx

8 comments:

  1. One of the most beautifull countries I ever visited!!! People smiling in the streets... ,even the ones that have lots of needs... For me the most beautifull experience like living in Brazil!!!
    Gorgeous photos !!!
    xxx
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  2. this is superb! thanks for sharing :)

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  3. Just stunning, Meag! What an experience... you are too adorable in the pyramid pics =) Can't wait to see more!!

    ~Joanna

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  4. One of my dreams is to visit Egypt and the pyramids, but although it's so near to were I live I haven't got the chance to go yet. Your pictures are one more reason for me to believe it's one of the most beautiful places to be.
    Christina
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  6. wow so cool u went there! its totally on my top 5 countries to visit!!


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