We went to see the Bombay Pillar. Apparently this pillar was floated up the Nile on three long boats hooked together. Somebody in Alexandria (I can't remember who), wanted Bombay's head on the pillar - thus, the name "Bombay's Pillar". The whole time we were in Egypt, we got to hear the many "Call to Prayer" from the different mosques 5 times a day. When we first got to the site of the pillar, Devin was next to me and we heard what sounded like someone tapping a microphone. I told Devin they were probably testing the mics for the call to prayer -- he replied, "testing, testing, if you can hear me - wave your rug". funny - but a little disrespectful -- hopefully our guide nor anyone else heard!
Three adorable children by the Citadel in Alexadria ...
After the Citadel, we drove to the Muntaza Gardens. Here we walked around some, and took a few pictures by a palace. If you look carefully, you will see a little darker face in our group shot. (hint: to the right of me) I looked behind me, and an Egyptian man had stepped in our picture! I joked with him and told him to hold up a peace sign with his fingers. We saw him later taking a picture with his wife, and I said, wait for me! He laughed and had someone take a picture of us with his wife. They were on their honeymoon ... I found most of the Egyptians had a good since of humor ...
(Shelby in the sleeper car on the train , while it is still seats)Next ... the long bus ride back to Cairo ... Here, we departed with our driver (and his TIP), and loaded onto a sleeper train! I've never been on one - what an adventure! We had two to a room and got dinner at 8 pm when the train started rolling. It was a surprisingly pleasant ride...
