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Kareena Camels, Pyramids & Sphinx - oh my!

No trip to Egypt is complete without the obligatory visit to the Giza Plateau which houses the Sphinx and Pyramids (along with the touts, camels, donkeys, horses and hoards of Russian tourists). We set off by taxi from our hotel and arrived 1/2 an hour later thanks to our taxi driver whose other car must be a Porsche. The pyramids are still amazing even after so many visits. We wandered around, took some pictures then haggled for a camel ride down to the Sphinx. We got a great price in the end… Continue

Added by Kareena on December 7, 2008 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Kareena Abu El Sid

Finally after 4 years of anticipation I was back at my favourite restaurant in Cairo. After a 5 minute walk and a quick turn down a dark alley, we were standing in front of the biggest wooden doors I have ever seen. There were no signs or markings on the doors or the building nor were there any handles. We pushed open one side of the enormous black door and entered Abu El Sid. There was a wait to be seated and the air was filled with the faint smell of apple sheesha. The decor is truly traditio… Continue

Added by Kareena on December 7, 2008 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Kareena Al-Azhar Park

We tried to take Maya to a puppet show, but it wasn't playing. So instead we headed across the city to Al-Azhar Park. It's the only proper park in Cairo and was finished shortly after we left in 2004. We paid the 5 Egyptian pound admission (1.25 CAD) to enter the park. We soon found ourselves walking up a palm lined avenue with the occasional fountain. It was a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. We had a great walk around the park. In some parts there was a stunning view… Continue

Added by Kareena on December 7, 2008 at 12:17pm — No Comments

Kareena The Citadel

I know I already wrote a little bit about the Citadel, but I had to sit down and give it the full credit due. The Citadel is a huge mosque sitting on a hill "overlooking" the city. I put the quotation marks as it is indeed overlooking the city, but how much of the city can been seen depends on the time of day and smog. The walk up to the Citadel is surrounded by gardens, flowers and the occasional white butterfly. We took off our shoes (as is the custom) to enter the enormous carpeted mosque an… Continue

Added by Kareena on December 7, 2008 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Darlene HEY GRANNIE HERE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU 3

I JUST REALIZED THAT I COULD USE THIS IT IS SO COOL AND THE PICTURES I FEEL LIKE I'M ALMOST RIGHT THERE WITH YOU 3. I REALLY MISS YOU GUYS AND HOPING TO SEE YOU WHEN YOU GET BACK SO I CAN SEE ALL OF THE PICTURES YOU HAVE AND HUG AND KISS YOU 3. HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME AND I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH X0X0X0X0X0X0X0X Continue

Added by Darlene on December 1, 2008 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Esther Thomas Adoring your photos and blogs

Hey you 3. I am sooo busting to go back there in the new year. I really just might do it! These photos Jas, and your blogs Kreen are just fantastic! Love you love you! Esther xxx Continue

Added by Esther Thomas on December 1, 2008 at 3:09am — No Comments

Kareena The Cairo Zoo

Jason had the great idea of taking Maya to the zoo. It cost 25 cents to enter- quite possibly the cheapest thing we've done here. Maya met a little girl named Jana. She was at the park with her grandfather. As soon as the girls met, they became instant friends. They held hands immediately and we couldn't separate them so we decided to tour around together. Maya was speaking English to Jana and Jana was speaking Arabic to Maya. However, they both seemed to understand each other. We made our way a… Continue

Added by Kareena on November 29, 2008 at 4:22am — 1 Comment

Kareena Cairo City home to 20 million and counting

we've been in Cairo now for a few days. things have changed in many ways since we were here 5 years ago. prices have gone up, but so has service. The smog & pollution seems to be much worse. We're all a little bit groggy when we get out of the taxi after a 1/2 hour drive to our destinations. there are coffee shops everywhere now. Last night, Maya and I went to a brand new mall where they had 3 Starbucks, a second cup, Costa coffee and many others. it was the biggest best mall i have ever bee… Continue

Added by Kareena on November 28, 2008 at 6:09am — 1 Comment

Kareena Valley of the Kings

We got up bright and early to avoid the heat in the valley of the kings. After dodging aggressive salesmen selling everything from scarves to hieroglyphic slabs to pyramid paper weights, we arrived at the first tomb where we had to climb up 2 steep flights of stairs. Not a huge deal unless you're carrying a 30lb dead weight - aka Maya. we then climbed 90 feet down into the tomb narrowly avoiding solid stone walls, a jagged rock ceiling and ignorant french tourists taking the entire pathway for t… Continue

Added by Kareena on November 26, 2008 at 11:11am — 1 Comment

Jess I really miss you guys... It is time like this that it reconfirms to me just how much I have taken …

I really miss you guys... It is time like this that it reconfirms to me just how much I have taken your presence here for granted... there is nothing more comforting then calling you guys just to hear your voices...or talk out our many frustrations of the day. I am glad that you are having a really good time but even more glad that I will get to see your "smooth" faces soon. Tell Maya that Aunty and Uncle really miss her and that Ethan and Alyssa have a playroom set up to play in when she gets… Continue

Added by Jess on November 23, 2008 at 11:51pm — 3 Comments

Kareena The Convoy to Luxor

We said goodbye to our old home town of Hurghada and continued on to Luxor. We had looked into taking the bus to Luxor, but they weren't allowing foreigners on the buses due to the not so recent kidnapping all the way down by the Sudanese/Lybian border. So we exhausted many options including flying, limo service, van, car with driver, etc and finally decided to rent a car. It turned out to be the most comfortable and convenient way to go. Maya slept comfortably in her car seat while we took in t… Continue

Added by Kareena on November 22, 2008 at 11:51am — 1 Comment

Injy Maya Transporter

Hi! Just to let you know that you left Maya's Transporter here at home! We mustn't forget it on Monday when we see you Have lots of fun in Luxor Injy xxxxxx Continue

Added by Injy on November 22, 2008 at 4:28am — No Comments

Kareena Hurghada update

Hi everyone from sunny Hurghada. The weather has been hot today compared with the cool days we were having. We went from sweaters to t-shirts overnight. Jason finally got his shave and haircut from an Arab barber today. He likes to have a haircut in every Arab country as they are the masters. I also had my eyebrows and face threaded. It's so soft, I can hardly believe it. Maya and I poked around in a few shops where she met a little Egyptian boy. She was so happy to see him and he was so shy! Ev… Continue

Added by Kareena on November 19, 2008 at 4:26am — 2 Comments

Jess It is so great to hear that you guys are there and having a great time. How is Maya doing? I miss y…

It is so great to hear that you guys are there and having a great time. How is Maya doing? I miss you guys and hope that you get to swim in the turquoise water and snorkel and scubadive and all those fun things. I will talk to you soon. Love you all lots! Jess Continue

Added by Jess on November 17, 2008 at 1:52pm — 1 Comment

Jason We're In Egypt and Great :-)

Just a quick update to let you know that we're all doing great at Injy and Morgan's. We're slowly but surely adjusting to the time zone, but as usual I'm taking the longest to adjust. Anyways we're watching a movie now so I gotta go. I'll do my best to upload some photos and blog soon. Lot's of love, cheers. Continue

Added by Jason on November 15, 2008 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Jess Miss you guys, Wish I had been there with you in Amsterdam and then to Egypt and well then I should…

Miss you guys, Wish I had been there with you in Amsterdam and then to Egypt and well then I should just go with you for your whole trip ..lol Miss you, wish I would have been able to catch you before you went Jas, but I at least got to chat Kareena up :) Hope you all have a great time, I will be there with you in spirit love you lots Continue

Added by Jess on November 13, 2008 at 6:14pm — No Comments

Jason Great Day In Amsterdam

We arrived around noon Amsterdam time and took the ferry around all the canals for a few hours as we were wiped. Great trip and got lots of photos. Also we were lucky as on the KLM flight we got 4 seats for the 3 of us. Which meant that Maya was able to lay down and sleep. I said "was able" but unfortunately for us maybe slept 2 hours out of 9hrs. Gotta run to get to our next flight to Cairo which arrives at 2:30am and then another flight from Cairo at 4:30am, caio. jason Continue

Added by Jason on November 13, 2008 at 10:37am — No Comments

R & K You're finally on your way!!!

Hey guys, thanks for setting this up...great idea! We wish you all the best in your journey, especially with Maya!! Looking forward to seeing your updates! Have lots of fun!!!! love, R & K, L & Baby J Continue

Added by R & K on November 12, 2008 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Cheryl and Sam Happy Travels!!

We wish we were gong, too! We can't follow in your footsteps, this time, but we'll be following you online. Have a great trip and come back safely. All the best! Continue

Added by Cheryl and Sam on November 12, 2008 at 10:21am — No Comments

carmen Wishing you a safe and happy trip!

Hi Guys! I want to wish you a great trip and cannot wait to keep up with your adventures! Continue

Added by carmen on November 12, 2008 at 9:51am — No Comments

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