temples of the gods

While Greece may be a city in a state of building or repair it seems Cairo is a city of rubble. To give you an idea, the mosque of as-Salih Tula was built in 1160 on the second floor of the building. However due to the accumulation of dirt and rubbish over centuries the street has risen by 3 metres and the mosque is now at street level.

Having spent the last 2 weeks looking at amazing christian churches we thought we must also give Allah a turn and visit some of these mosques. In particular Al-Qalaa with its huge mosque founded by Mohammed Ali (i didnt realise he was more than a boxer??). Even the kids did a quick prayer.

But what we really came to Cairo to see was the pyramids. We spent the morning exploring in amazement at these structures built over 5000 years ago. With 20 million blocks in the daddy pyramid (king Khufu) it is difficult to comprehend how they moved each one weighing over 2 tonnes. Also amazing to realise that the sides of the pyramids are only 4cm different in length. I reccon modern builders cant even get that good. As it was so fantastic we ventured back in the eavening to watch the sun go down over them followed by a light show.

But with Oz calling there was one more stop before home. Luxor. As you may have realised this is where I am now. But getting hre was an adventure in it self. but the little man is telling me my time is up so you will have to wait till my next post.