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CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The landmark of Cairo Tower, a free-standing concrete TV tower.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Viewing the busy Khan el-Khalili thru the reflection of front mirror.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Famous hang out place of locals and tourists for ah-wa (coffee).

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The Citadel of Salah ad-Din, a fortified area to protect it against the Crusaders.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Grandeur by its breath taking style of architecture, showcasing the glory of Islam.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Saqqara Step Pyramid. A mastaba-type pyramids built by architect Imhotep for king Zoser the 1st of the III Dynasty pharaohs.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Coptic Suspended church - built on the remains of the Roman fortress of Babylon.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Enormous statue of Ramses at Saqqarah.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Along the Nile: This is a brick making shop which is setup right next to a new factory being built.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Along the Nile: This was another boat restaurant, The Fish Boat it was called which actually went out while you ate.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Fancier things for the kids that go to 'private school' in the area. The schools teach how to make carpets.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Traveling through Cairo: Cairo seems to be in the process of rebuilding and it is not unusal to see older crumbling buildings

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Traveling through Cairo: On my way to to see the camel market I noticed that there is a lot of garbage along the streets.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Apparently there was an attempted assassination on the steps of this place. Due to high security pictures were hard to get.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - In Cairo: Our driver said this monument had significance however i did not hear the name.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - I do not know the name of this monument but it is guarded day and night.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The lions on the bridge near the Cairo Tower. There is a lion on each side and has a interesting story. A good visit.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way into the floating restaurant I noticed this animal pen. It was never denied that it housed dinner to be served.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: I am not sure who they sell the ceramics to as this is aff the tourist trail.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: Some of these building are really old and some have been taken over by the homeless.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Shores of the Nile: My first look down the Nile, across Egypt and onto the Cairo tower standing tall like the cntower.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: There are not many tourist along this route, interesting to see what locals buy.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: I was shocked by the extreme poverty in Egypt and the amount of garbage.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: A slice of life for the locals selling to locals.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Shores of the Nile: There were so many places I wanted to check out however it is important to have a good guide.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Shores of the Nile: If I were staying longer it would be nice to canoe or sail down the Nile.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The driver of this taxi, where people pile into the back, was only about 13 years. He was popular among the other youth.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - You would not know from the road this is a restaurant but it look great inside and food the great. A guide is required.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Shores of the Nile: Some of these floating buildings are restaraunts that serve up some traditional meals.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Shores of the Nile: Interesting to walk along the side of the Nile and see life on floating apartments along the shore.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - A lady on her way to wash dishes in the Nile. The local have been given wells as the Nile is dirty but they still use it.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Just outside The Birqash Camel Market: People get around by walking, bicycles or taxis, as seen across the street.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The Birqash Camel Market: Camels are sold here mostly for their meat and butchered within hours of being sold.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The Birqash Camel Market: Normally this is so full of camels it is hard to get around however it was Ramadam.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The garbage truck. Children would use mules and collect valuable garbage.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The Nile: It is important to get a good guide or driver who can take you to out of the way places for some great experiences

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Along the Nile: We headed to the shore to go on a boar tour of the Nile. Near the shore another factory is being built.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Just outside of The Birqash Camel Market: The streets as the locals experience them.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: I found a simple beauty in the country side.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Train Crossing: Even amongst this poverty this was an automated crossing.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: This is a relatively inexpensive way for Egyptians to get around.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: You can see new buildings are being built mostly to house the many homeless.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: Not far outside of Cairo this neighbourhood was a shock for me to see.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: The road sides were littered wth garbage however people on bikes would come collect.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Along the Nile: A beautiful picture of the Nile outside of Cairo.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Train Crossing: Everyone needs a job and though this crossing was automated this man was on watch.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: I saw people hanging out of the doors of the train while it was moving.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - On the way to The Birqash Camel Market: You really need a guide if you would like to see some of the reality in Egypt.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Just south of the Entry Colonnade I came across this and thought to crawl in, which I did.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - I came across this shaft whicle exploring the ruins south of the main courtyard, it must have been about 5 stories deep.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - At the bottom of this shaft there appears to be be another structure yet to be uncovered and this was already 6 stories deep.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - This is obviously a small step pyrmaids south of the main courtyard.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Ruins south of the main courtyard. They were interesting to walk around however not much indication as to what they were.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - A tomb just west of the Step Pyramid. I went over on horse back, a great recommendation for the experience.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - A look across the desert from the west side of the pyramid.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The stairs back to the ground level, leading away from the Step Pyramids entrance.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Standing at the off limits of the entrance of the step pyramids looking at the steps I came down.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The last few steps before I would emerge from the stairs that lead to the entrance of the step pyramid.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Looking from the Pyramids entrance back over the Serdab Courtyard and North House ruins.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - After sneaking down to the entrance of the great Step Pyramid, alas a great iron door and pad lock prevented entry.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The adventure in me got loose and I hopped the fence and ventured down the stairs to the entrance of the Step Pyramid.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - I leaned over the fencing to get a look of the entrance of the Step Pyramid.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - I was so eager to experience the pyramids but most of the ruins are blocked off. This is the entrance to the Step Pyramid.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The Serdab Courtyard.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The hallways came to abrupt end without explanation. Perhaps more was to be opened later.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Inside the North House the halls were narrow as well as the doorway.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The entrance to the NorthHouse in the complex, obviously reconstructed.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Known as the North House by some, I was able to enter however most was closed off.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - In this picture not only can you see the build process but also can tell the difference from the old pyramids and new.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - I found it a great illustration to have the limestone blocks partially reconstructed so you can see the before and after.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Lime stone was first used on a large scale during the construction of this complex.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - A closer look of the great Step Pyramids which marks the first used of a pyramids as a royal tomb.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - A interesting look at how the ruins would have looked in their day. A picture of a part of the Royal Pavilion.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Here is a good picture to get perspective of the size of the pyramid.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - A fantastic shot of the infamous step pyramids which marks a great leap in construction as before only mud was used.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The great step pyramid. An interesting contrast between the aged and partially reconstructed.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The Step Pyramid and courtyard as seen from the exit of the Entry Colonnade.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - I was free to explore the ruins and they provided wooden walk ways. You could also tour the ruins by horse or camel.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - A look out the end of the Colonnade Entrance and into the courtyard.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - As you can see the Colonnade entrance is quite grand. You definitely do not want to miss this stop.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - A picture of the Colonnade Entrance from the outside. The main walkway through the entrance is below this ground level.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - There was some freedom to walk around the ruins and this is an outside picture of the Colonnade entrance.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - I loved the fact that I could see the progress of the reconstruction as then I could also see the interiors of buildings.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Even though this set of ruinds is one of the oldest the reconstruction is still in progress.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - At the entrance people try and sell an assortment of souvenirs however very overpriced. Always ask for 50% less then offered

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Within the Entry Colonnade of the Djoser Step Pyramid Complex.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - The Entry Colonnade of the Djoser Step Pyramid Complex. This leads to the main complex within.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - This is one of the most significant pyramids in Eygpt as seen from the entrance to the complex.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Nile Boat Ride: As you can see our boat was small but they made it comfortable. I would say nice for a family or small group

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Nile Boat Ride: On this part of the Nile we saw more or the raw side versus the romantic, as illustrated by the factories.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Nile Boat Ride: We were the only two which made for lots of room. As well they server the classic hot tea.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Nile Boat Ride: Along the nile there are a number of small independant tour boats that will take you on a trip up and down.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Nile Boat Ride: Back to the docks for us.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Some of the camels were in distress from their long trip and the herder had to force feed them to help.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - This camel is being sent to market. It was bought for $1200 US and will make them $1000 US.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - Their teeth are not so sharp but can apply a log of pressure.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - It was so great to see this baby amongst the others. I didn't notice any clear family structure.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - I use to think camels were friendly but they are quite rough and pushy. This one is expressing his upset.

CAIRO PICTURES AND VIDEOS - We were taken to see some camels that had just made a 40 desert trip.

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