The Story Of Us

We spent 3 days in Cairo. One afternoon was spent touring the Pyramids of Giza.  The pyramids of Giza are the only surviving wonder from the original list of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Giza pyramid complex is a historical site containing three large pyramids and their associated structures, including the Great Sphinx. These pyramids were built as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom, roughly between 2600 and 2500 BC. There are two main entrances. There is base fee to tour the plateau. If you wish to enter any of the pyramids there is an addition fee per pyramid. We choose to visit the the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Oookay.. so what I failed to mention in my last post is that we were not in Egypt by our lonesome. My parents, my brother, SIL and their 3 children along with another couple friend of theirs and their 2 children were also with us. So this little dude with D is my brother's eldest.  I am sure no on...

Hel lo everyone.. hope you are all well and are having a nice summer or winter depending on the hemisphere. Time for a catch up.. it has been a minute. Our trip this summer was very different from our usual adventures. We started our trip with a week in Egypt. While most people hear Egypt and think pyramids, the city of Cairo has a very different significance for us. As Shia Muslims, Cairo is home to many important religious sites, shires and mosques. The Fatimid dynasty, a Shia Muslim dynasty, ruled over North Africa and parts of the Eastern Mediterranean from 909 to 1171 AD, with Cairo as their capital. The Fatimids transformed Cairo into a thriving city, constructing grand palaces, mosques, and other public buildings as well as saw significant advancements in various fields, including architecture, art, and education. Al-Azhar University, one of the oldest universities in the world founded in 970 by the Fatimids, became a leading center of learning. The first and most important stop...

City of the Dead - The Cairo Necropolis also known as the City of Dead is an Islamic cemetery at the foot of the the Mokattam Hills in southeastern Cairo, Egypt. Here people work and live among the dead to be closer to their loved ones or because this is all they can afford. You can buy this print here . Get Free Shipping with code BLOGGER Prints also available in larger sizes. Contact for more information and special requests. I am open to wholesale and licensing opportunities. Get in touch for more information.                           Etsy             Instagram             Twitter             Bloglovin   

In Circles - The stunning circular crystal chandelier hanging in the center of the majestic Mohammad Ali Mosque in Cairo.     You can buy this print here Get Free Shipping with code BLOGGER Prints also available in larger sizes. Contact for more information and special requests. I am now accepting wholesale orders. Get in touch for more information.                    Etsy             Instagram             Twitter             Bloglovin   

Egyptian Green Door - An old Egyptian sea foam green door. Weathered paint peeling rustic door in the streets of Cairo. You can buy this print  here   Get Free Shipping with code BLOGGER Prints also available in larger sizes.  Contact  for more information and special requests. Love this print but don't think your wall is ready just yet.. how about this print on other things?! Check  these  beauties out.                            Etsy             Instagram             Twitter             Bloglovin   

Egyptian Green Door An old Egyptian sea foam green door. Weathered paint peeling rustic door in the streets of Cairo .   In Circles The stunning circular crystal chandelier hanging in the center of the majestic Mohammad Ali Mosque in Cairo   Under the Arches The arch lined walkway surrounding the courtyard of the Mohammad Ali Mosque in Cairo Unknown A beautiful stone mosque emerging from the edge of the Mokattam Hills of Cairo . Globes Lit The beautiful globe like spherical lights that illuminated the interiors of the Mohammad Ali Mosque in Cairo .  Hanging Crystal A macro of the stunning circular crystal chandelier hanging in the center of the majestic Mohammad Ali Mosque in Cairo     In Line Sepia gold carved embellishments lining the inside of Cairo 's Mohammad Ali Mosque. Pillars and Door The arch lined walkway surrounding the courtyard of the Mohammad Ali Mosque in Cairo   Unfinished ...

Last year.. yes last year around this time we were making our way out of Egypt . It was a a great trip, spiritual and full of gorgeous historic mosques. Some of my photographs from the trip Al Azhar  The beautiful interiors of Al Azhar Mosque, Cairo's first mosque. The lights turned off and the sun's light the only light illuminating the sacred space creates a serene ambiance. Carved Door The beautifully carved wooden door at the entrance of the Al Aqmar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt.   Ibn Tulun The long beautiful arch filled walkway inside the historical Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo, Egypt.     In Prayer The beautiful interiors of Al Azhar Mosque, Cairo's first mosque. The lights turned off and the sun's light the only light illuminating the sacred space creates a serene ambiance. Minaret In the outer courtyard of the historical Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo, Egypt. The tall minaret visible in the distance. Mustard Door A beautif...