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Monday, November 9, 2009

Tea Break at Dahshur


Some of the tourist police and their camels take a break in the afternoon in the shadow of the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. This pyramid is interesting for its sort of squashed shape (the builders used too steep an angle initially and then had to lower it) and for the fact that it is one of the only pyramids that still has its facing stones.
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29 comments:

  1. DinaNovember 9, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    The men look so small against the huge stones. What a great picture, especially when enlarged!

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  2. brattcatNovember 9, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Men and camels both resting in the shade of the pyramid. Wonderful.

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  3. Three Rivers, MichiganNovember 9, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    I never have thought about the ancient engineers sort of making it up as they went along - but they must have, just to learn what was possible... Nice photo with the side of the pyramid looking like a natural cliff with strangely regular rocks.

    Three Rivers Daily Photo

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  4. tapirgalNovember 10, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    Fascinating info and image! What a cool post.

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  5. Erika JeanNovember 10, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    So neat!! Congrats on being a Blog of Note today on Blogger!

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  6. BrandiNovember 10, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Congrats on your Blog Of Note today! : )

    I love Camels. : D

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  7. GretchenNovember 11, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    Really wonderful pictures and a great post. Congratulations on Blog of Note! ~Gretchen

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  8. Story WeaverNovember 11, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Let me congratulate you on being a blog of note!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    Your blog — which is to say your lifestyle — is delightful. What flavorful, diverse experiences you have.

    Your photos are beautiful. I particularly like your picture of the roosting dove; such warm tonality.

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  10. Sophie.JNovember 11, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    I like to go on travel and to see what you've saw someday...

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  11. RizkyzoneNovember 11, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    blog walking frieand

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  12. José Luis Avila HerreraNovember 11, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS on being Blog of Note.

    Cheers and best regards from Canada.

    -Jose
    My photoblog

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  13. EZbitesNovember 11, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    one site i want to visit in my lifetime..very cool.

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  14. Luisa MercadoNovember 11, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    I always have this love for enchanting places like Egypt. It started when I was in high school and began reading novels and books about travel and adventures.

    I wish to visit Egypt in the future...

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  15. Chef ENovember 11, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    I love your blog and glad I found it on blog of note...I look forward to your photos and comments...

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  16. allwebtipsNovember 11, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    wow, a superamazing egypt i've ever now and have a tea under the pyramid....:D

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  17. The villager:November 11, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Congratulations on your excellent blog.

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  18. blessingsgoddessNovember 11, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Great pictures !

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  19. JaneNovember 11, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Great photos, sorry to hear about you husband. Very interesting place though, I have always wanted to see the Pyramids. Thanks for sharing:)

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  20. A Good MoroccanNovember 11, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Great place for a tea break !

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  21. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Nice Photo ;)
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  22. siddiqNovember 11, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    today you have been awarded Nobel prize of blogger

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  23. A Daft Scots LassNovember 11, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Congratulations on your Blogs of Note! A Very interesting blog indeed.

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  24. LudNovember 11, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Fantastic photo! Your blog is very nice!

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  26. janNovember 11, 2009 at 6:53 PM

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  27. The Equestrian VagabondNovember 11, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    A Blog of Note...
    it's about time!

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  28. UnknownNovember 12, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    Me dá calor só de olha para a foto.

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  29. UnknownNovember 23, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    I've never traveled outside the US, yet that picture has left me with the urge to go out there and travel. Its Beautiful.

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