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Photo Essay: Pyramids & Temples of Egypt

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I raced around Egypt in December 2008 as I only had 11 days before my onward flight to Brussels.

It was enough time to see all the major sites, and while I had tour guides for them all, I can't remember a single thing they said.  And I didn't think I would.

Instead, I focused on taking photos.

Exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza by camel
Exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza by camel

The Sphinx
The Sphinx

In comparison to the Great Pyramids, The Sphinx is quite small
In comparison to the Great Pyramids, The Sphinx is quite small

As the sun sets, dogs sleep amidst the oldest pyramids in Egypt
As the sun sets, dogs sleep amidst the oldest pyramids in Egypt

Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Queens
Luxor Temple at sunset
Luxor Temple at sunset
Hieroglyphics on temple facade
Hieroglyphics on temple facade

Having a little fun in a grand setting
Having a little fun in a grand setting

Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel

Early morning tourist rush at Abu Simbel
Early morning tourist rush at Abu Simbel

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Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 68 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.