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mody1805çš„ä¸»é http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:40 EST Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:40 EST Zorpia.com THE BEAUTY OF ORIENTAL ART http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1926330 <p> </p><p> INTERESTING  IN ORIENTAL ART !! IF SO COME JOIN  HERE</p><p>AND FIND MOST BEAUTIFUL ORIENTAL ART PIECES  YOU EVER SEEN <embed allowNetWorking="internal" AllowScriptAccess="sameDomain" wmode="opaque" src="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/index/swf/badge.swf?v=4.9.2%3A25489" FlashVars="backgroundColor=0xCDA950&textColor=0xB26400&config=http%3A%2F%2Fegypttravelers.ning.com%2Fmain%2Fbadge%2FshowPlayerConfig%3F%26size%3Dmedium%26username%3D34odfg0m0kmwu" width="206" height="174" bgColor="#CDA950" scale="noscale" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"> </embed><br /><small><a href="http://egypttravelers.ning.com">Visit <em>Travel Lovers.</em></a></small><br /> Travel Lovers Art Gallery - A place to share and appreciate art in all forms from all over our wonderful planet. Please share with us your favorite paintings and other pieces of art. <embed allowNetWorking="internal" AllowScriptAccess="sameDomain" wmode="opaque" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w113.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/ORIENTAL%20PAINTING/5c300908.pbw" height="480" width="640" allowscriptaccess="never"></embed> BEST WISHES..</p><p>MODY.. </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1926330 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:21 EST You've Got Mail http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1926200 <p> </p><p> <img hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" vspace="0" src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q280/daddysgirl43113/youvegotmail.jpg" /></p><p>You just awake... your eyes are still shut<br />Still cant quite focus.....still draggin your butt<br />You know you need coffee......can taste that first sip<br />You wait for the maker.....and put the mug to your lip<br />The feeling is warm.... just what you need<br />But you know you need more....and its something to read<br />The paper you say??? no...dont think so.. not it...<br />Its much more exciting... you cant wait to "click"...<br />You boot up your puter.......you click that icon...<br />Can't keep from grinning.... your really turned on!<br />When the voice says "Welcome"...your heart skips a beat!!<br />You know your addicted....all the friends that you'll meet.<br />And then you see it.......you wait with a stare....<br />The mail box lights up!! "you've got mail" waiting there!!<br />OH.. what a feeling!!.... you look with delight!<br />You hoped you'd have mail.... and you knew you were right!!<br />So you go thru the mail..... knowing this is the "Best"..<br />Reading this reading that....as you go thru the rest.<br />Some you give the "delete" key....others get your first click<br />You know you must hurry......you gotta be quick!<br />It is then that you hear it.... You cant wait to see<br />Your heart gets a flutter... who's name will it be?<br />And then there it is..... covering part of the screen<br />The sweet little sound....Oh..you know what that means!!!<br />"Quick mail check" you promised....you said in your mind.<br />But you just got an IM.... and your pressing for time!<br />You know that you want to.... and respond you will<br />So you stop what your doing.. and go for the thrill!<br />You "LOL" and "BRB", give kisses and Hugs...<br />You type and send words... refilling your mug<br />You give your good friend your attention and time<br />So that quick little mail check... turns to hours online! </p><p>PS: I LOVE THAT FILM SO MUCH ,</p><p> AND I THINK THIS POEM MATCH WITH IT.<br /></p><p>ARE  YOU POEM LOVER??</p><p>IF YOU ARE THEN YOU WILL FIND MORE POEM ON  TRAVEL LOVERS.</p><p>GO HERE NOW!! <embed allowNetWorking="internal" AllowScriptAccess="sameDomain" height="174" width="206" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" scale="noscale" bgcolor="#CDA950" flashvars="backgroundColor=0xCDA950&textColor=0x000000&config=http%3A%2F%2Fegypttravelers.ning.com%2Fmain%2Fbadge%2FshowPlayerConfig%3F%26size%3Dmedium%26username%3D34odfg0m0kmwu" src="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/index/swf/badge.swf?v=4.9.2%3A25489" wmode="opaque" allownetworking="internal" /> <small><a href="http://egypttravelers.ning.com">Visit <em>Travel Lovers.</em></a></small> </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1926200 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:50 EST SMILE PLZ !!! http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1926157 <p> </p><p> <span lang="en-us">Who Cares if She Can Type!<br /> <br /> Contributed by Dakota Wilhelm!!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><img hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" vspace="0" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/mody1805/jokes/200710secretarycontortionist01.jpg" /></p><p><img hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" vspace="0" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/mody1805/jokes/200710secretarycontortionist02.jpg" /></p><p>SMILE AND LAUGH MORE  WITH TRAVEL LOVERS !! <embed allowNetWorking="internal" AllowScriptAccess="sameDomain" height="174" width="206" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" scale="noscale" bgcolor="#CDA950" flashvars="backgroundColor=0xCDA950&textColor=0xB26400&config=http%3A%2F%2Fegypttravelers.ning.com%2Fmain%2Fbadge%2FshowPlayerConfig%3F%26size%3Dmedium%26username%3D34odfg0m0kmwu" src="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/index/swf/badge.swf?v=4.9.2%3A25489" wmode="opaque" allownetworking="internal" /> <br /><small><a href="http://egypttravelers.ning.com">Visit <em>Travel Lovers.</em></a></small><br /> </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1926157 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:55 EST Two New Contenders for the coveted "Man of the Y.. http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1926020 <p>HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND  EVERY ONE,</p><p>WITH MORE SMILES ,PEACE AND MUCH LOVE .</p><p> If you are a guy, you know that getting our fair sex counterparts to carry their share isn't the easiest thing in the world to accomplish. In August 2007 we published 3 pictures of men who were clearly the envy of every hen-pecked guy in the world. Those pictures were so popular, we have decided to add a couple more.<br /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/mody1805/jokes/200801manofyear01.jpg" /><br />Why buy a wagon when you have women to carry the load? What makes the picture on the right so special is the man has thoughtfully lightened his own load. This allows him to be stronger as he helps support the woman in red as she staggers down the road.<br /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/mody1805/jokes/200801manofyear02.jpg" /><br /></p><p>WANT LAUGH MORE !!</p><p> JOIN ME HERE.</p><p>plz click here to join now . <embed allowNetWorking="internal" AllowScriptAccess="sameDomain" width="206" height="174" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" scale="noscale" bgcolor="#CDA950" flashvars="backgroundColor=0xCDA950&textColor=0x000000&config=http%3A%2F%2Fegypttravelers.ning.com%2Fmain%2Fbadge%2FshowPlayerConfig%3F%26size%3Dmedium%26username%3D34odfg0m0kmwu" src="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/index/swf/badge.swf?v=4.9.2%3A25489" wmode="opaque" /> <br /><small><a href="http://egypttravelers.ning.com">Visit <em>Travel Lovers.</em></a></small><br /> </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1926020 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:59 EST My new network Travel lovers http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1925359 <embed allowNetWorking="internal" AllowScriptAccess="sameDomain" height="174" width="206" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" scale="noscale" bgcolor="#CDA950" flashvars="backgroundColor=0xCDA950&textColor=0x000000&config=http%3A%2F%2Fegypttravelers.ning.com%2Fmain%2Fbadge%2FshowPlayerConfig%3F%26size%3Dmedium%26username%3D34odfg0m0kmwu" src="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/index/swf/badge.swf?v=4.9.2%3A25489" wmode="opaque" allownetworking="internal" /> <br /><small><a href="http://egypttravelers.ning.com">Visit <em>Travel Lovers.</em></a></small><br /> <p>Hello my dear friends, and every one view my page  here</p><p>i creat a new network 2 days ago it called , Travel lovers</p><p> and  i want welcome  all my frinds here and every one to view and join me there</p><p>I hope you will like it .</p><p>what can you do there?<br />Hello every one and welcome to my new place here.</p><p><br />some of you know me already long time ago from other sites and some do not know me yet.<br />but i want say to all of you here that to feel free here and enjoy your time here.</p><p><br />you can create new groups post topics ,events,chat photos and much more<br />i like to see all of you here always..<br /><br />why i create this network?<br /><img hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" vspace="0" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/mody1805/24342541ef9cd6-1-1.jpg" /><br />to answer this it will take long lines but in short words i can say ,<br />1_ to let you know more about Egypt.<br />2_ to let every one love to travel from his or her country to any other country share the experience of travel with us here if he or she want that.</p><p><br />3_ i believe that we all learn from each others always.<br />4_ for sure we we can discuss anything else as well not just about travel</p><p><br />5_ we can discuss about love,life ,sex, fashion, women,men art history and very soon me and you we will create many groups there to talk about everything freely and openly as adult people<br /><br />talk later dear friends<br />take care ,<br />Mody. </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1925359 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:18 EST A VOLCANO http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1909962 <p> </p><p> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szpiJDDL3uw&feature=player_embedded</p><p>What  should i say to my ears if it ask my mouth about you?</p><p>Should i lie and say i hate you?</p><p>Or should i let my tears speak and say the truth?</p><p>How fool i been all that time!!</p><p>I closed my eyes and dreamed of the impossible!!</p><p>I closed my ears and believed you !!</p><p>I denied my sense and trust you on my heart!!</p><p>Time come up to show me the real of what you are!!</p><p>Time come up to open my ears and hear  what you realy think of me!!</p><p>Time come up to open my eyes and stop to dream of the impossible!!<br /></p><p>Time come up to realize that  the impossible never can be possible one day!!</p><p>Yes you erupt the volcano in my heart!!</p><p>A volcano with smoke,ash and fire  but  with much more hateness  for you.</p><p>Plz, just  go away  and enjoy  ur life without me.</p><p>Believe me it the  best for you if you think good about it.</p><p><img hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" vspace="0" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/mody1805/cars/3126486493e646_bearbeitet-3a.jpg" /><br /> </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1909962 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:13 EST YES I HATE YOU . http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1909807 <p> </p><h2> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqHPdpUI9Tc</h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">I hate  you  with every beat of my  heart,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Go away  be happy  without me,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Without  this  lier bad  naughty man,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">And  womanizer  man.</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Just  forget me, forget the  day you met</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">me,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Think  of  ur self  only,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Never  even think of me,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Cuz  i hate  to be in ur mind for a moment,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">And  in ur  heart too,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Feel free ,happy  and  breath againe </font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">since more than 2 years now,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Find  some one else  who can be healthy</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">for you,ok</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Yes go on with ur life without me  as u</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">said and as u always wish that,</font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">Thank ur GOD  that  i hate you now and </font></h2><h2><font face="times new roman,times,serif" size="5">forever .</font></h2><p><img hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" vspace="0" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/mody1805/background/363605510ef8aea908afbb881d190992_we.jpg" /> </p><p> </p><p> </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1909807 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:25 EST YES IT MUST BEEN THAT FOR 2 YEARS http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1909487 <p><img hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" vspace="0" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/mody1805/journals/edb325e46ce274684fbfd87b249aac47_we.png" /></p><h2><font size="5">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aeu5q_cfCns</font> </h2> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1909487 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:40 EST THE MIRROR http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1909480 <p> <img hspace="0" border="0" align="baseline" vspace="0" src="http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/ladypoweredbyluv/Wood_Framed_Mirror.jpg" /></p><h2><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="4">when i look at the mirror,  </font></h2><h2><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="4">i hate what i see on it ,</font></h2><h2><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="4">and i get a big desire to break it into pieces,</font></h2><h2><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="4">and to break the one who is in the mirror too</font><font size="4"><br /></font></h2><h2><font face="impact">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=694Kp2_Dk2w</font><br /></h2> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1909480 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:15 EST STORY OF THE PYRAMIDS !! http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1878180 <p> </p><table height="222" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td height="218" width="50%"><p align="center"><font face="Viner Hand ITC" size="6"><strong><img height="239" border="0" width="320" alt="gpext98a.jpg (13414 bytes)" src="http://guardians.net/egypt/GP/images/gpext98a.jpg" /></strong></font><strong><small><strong><em><br /> Looking toward the south face</em></strong></small></strong></p></td> <td height="218" width="50%"> <p align="center"><a name="top"> <img height="56" border="0" width="389" alt="Guardian's Giza" src="http://guardians.net/egypt/giza/images/gizatop2.jpg" /> </a> <br /> <strong><font face="Viner Hand ITC" size="6">The Great Pyramid<img hspace="5" height="219" border="0" align="right" width="111" vspace="5" alt="Statue of Khufu" src="http://guardians.net/egypt/GP/images/khufust1a.gif" /><br /> </font><big><big>        The Pyramid of Khufu</big></big> </strong> </p> <p align="center"> <strong><br /> <big>      See a plan of the interior <a target="_top" href="http://guardians.net/egypt/pyramids/GP-plan1.htm">HERE<br /> </a>      READ about the pyramid <a href="http://guardians.net/egypt/gp1.htm#about">HERE<br /> </a>     Read even more about it <a target="_top" href="http://guardians.net/egypt/pyramids/GreatPyramid.htm">HERE</a></big></strong></p> <p> </p></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <strong> </strong><p align="left" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"><strong>After the Great Pyramid was initially sealed, it's original entrance was hidden and faced with smooth limestone. Because this blended in so well with the surrounding casing, the opening was invisible. Around 820 AD, Abdullah Al Mamun mobilized men to bore a tunnel into the pyramid to search for chambers and treasure. Due to the difficulty of the task of breaking up the hard rock, fires were built to heat the rock and then cold vinegar was poured over the heated rock. Battering rams were used to pound away the weakened rock and clear a tunnel. Eventually, a passageway was found which descended into the lowest chamber of the pyramid. Following this passageway back upward, the original entrance was finally located. In these pictures of the NORTH side you can see the intrusive entrance lower down, and the original entrance higher up flanked by angled stones:</strong></p> <p align="center" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"> <strong><img hspace="2" height="300" width="200" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpentrnc.jpg" /><img height="272" width="182" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpdoor1.jpg" /> <img hspace="2" height="300" width="200" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpentrc2.jpg" /> </strong></p> <hr /> <p align="left" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"><strong>From the outside, near the original entrance. In the left view on the lower left you can see a granite block, believed to be one of the large portcullis blocks that were originally lowered in the antechamber to seal the main burial chamber. These have all been removed from their original place, this one remains here. The picture on the right is looking down the original entrance through the grating that is now in place, this passageway runs over 100 yards in length to the subterranean chamber:</strong></p> <p align="center" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"> <strong><img hspace="2" height="250" width="167" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpdoor2.jpg" /><img hspace="2" height="200" width="300" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpdoor3.jpg" /><br /> </strong></p> <hr /> <p align="left" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"><strong>Here, we enter the intrusive passageway, which in modern times is the main entrance. You can notice the rough nature of this tunneling, while the original passageways and chambers inside the pyramid are smooth and finished:</strong></p> <p align="center" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"> <strong><img hspace="3" height="250" width="167" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpdoor1a.jpg" /><img hspace="3" height="250" width="167" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpdoor2a.jpg" /><img hspace="3" height="250" width="167" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpdoor3a.jpg" /></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>The right view includes modern metal braces which were added to reinforce this tunneled passageway.<br /> </strong></p> <hr /> <p align="left" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"><strong>As mentioned, the original entry passageway was refound, this first view shows the descending passageway leading into the lowest subterranean chamber, and also leading back up to the original opening. During the intrusive tunneling, supposedly the sound of falling rock was heard above revealing the existence of an upper cavity. Al Mamun tunneled toward the sound and, amazing, burst into an ascending passageway. The second view shows the original granite blocks, known as portcullis blocks, that were set in place to originally seal access to these upper passageways and chambers. When Mamun had bored through to the ascending passageway he had tunneled just to the side of these blocks which are still in their original place:</strong></p> <p align="center"> <strong><img hspace="4" height="200" width="300" vspace="5" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpdesc1.jpg" /><img hspace="4" height="200" width="300" vspace="5" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpport1.jpg" /></strong></p> <hr /> <strong><font size="+2"> </font></strong><p align="center"><strong><font size="+2">To enter the descending passageway and the subterranean chamber, <br /> <a href="http://guardians.net/egypt/gp3.htm">GO HERE</a></font></strong></p> <hr /> <p align="center"><strong> <img hspace="5" height="400" border="0" align="left" width="300" alt="gpentr98.jpg (53980 bytes)" src="http://guardians.net/egypt/GP/images/gpentr98.jpg" /></strong></p> <p align="left" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"><strong><font size="4">Now modern steps lead you to a  ramp that goes around the portcullis blocks and lead up through the ascending passageway.</font></strong></p> <p align="left" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"> </p> <p align="left" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"><strong>Follow then as we enter the ascending passageway that leads to the magnificent <a href="http://www.guardians.net/egypt/gp2.htm">Grand Gallery</a>. From here we can enter the two main chambers of the upper section, now called the Queen's and King's chambers and explore the antechamber just before the King's Chamber:</strong></p> <strong> <p align="left"><br /> <a target="_top" href="http://guardians.net/egypt/gp2.htm"> <img height="200" border="0" align="right" width="300" src="http://guardians.net/images/gpascnd1.jpg" /></a>To go through the ascending  passageway and explore the upper passageways and chambers, <br /> <a href="http://guardians.net/egypt/gp2.htm">CLICK HERE.</a><br /> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <hr /> <p align="center"> </p> <u> <p align="left"><font size="6">About the Great Pyramid</font><font size="4"><a name="about"></a></font></p> </u> </strong> <p align="left" style="text-align: left;" class="MsoHeading7"><strong><font size="4">Considered to represent the pinnacle of the Pyramid Age, the Great Pyramid is the epitome of the knowledge and experience of all previous pyramids. Khufu had every advantage in growing up in an atmosphere of the several pyramid building projects of his father, King Sneferu. In light of this it becomes easier to understand that Khufu was more than qualified to oversee and organize the grand task of building the monument that is the only surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World. So much uninformed speculation abounds as to the origin, engineering and construction of the Great Pyramid, though we have a wealth of archaeological evidence to piece together much of the accomplishment. Recently, remnants of ramps have been found by <a href="http://guardians.net/hawass" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Dr. Zahi Hawass</a> on the south side of the pyramid that attest that some type of ramping was indeed used in the construction of this monument. The attribution of the pyramid to <a href="http://guardians.net/egypt/khufu.htm">King Khufu</a> is supported by <a href="http://guardians.net/hawass/articles/secretchambers.htm">workmanâ€™s markings</a> that were found in the pyramid, located in small weight relieving chambers that were never intended to be opened or seen after they were completed. <o:p> </o:p> </font></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><font size="4"> The precision with which the pyramid was executed is often the source of marvel and speculation. It is likely that the attention to this precision was related to the many structural problems encountered in previous pyramids. To minimize many of the previous errors, the attention to precision produced a pyramid whose base is level within 2.1 cm (less than 1 in!), with the only difference in the length of the sides being 4.4 cm (1.75 in). The blocks used in the pyramid are large, with a commonly stated average of 2.5 tons. Many blocks are indeed smaller than this, the blocks toward the top decrease in size.  Some of the casing stones at the base are very large, weighing as much as 15 tons. The heaviest blocks are the granite blocks used to roof the kings chambers and the weight relieving chambers above the kingâ€™s chamber. These are estimated to weigh from 50 to 80 tons each!! </font></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><u><strong><font size="6">New Features</font><o:p><font size="6"> </font> </o:p> </strong></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font size="4">The Great Pyramid has an internal arrangement that is more elaborate than most of the other pyramids. Here, for the first time  we see a series of upper passageway and chambers that exist within the body of the pyramid. A unique ascending passageway leads to a magnificent corbelled gallery, know as the Grand Gallery. While it is tempting for people to think that this gallery looks to be ceremonial in appearance, the function of the gallery is more likely a holding place for large blocks which were to seal off the upper chambers after the burial of the king, in order to secure his sacred burial. </font></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font size="4">There is an antechamber between the grand gallery and the main chamber. It has a configuration that housed large portcullis blocking slabs which were designed to be lowered to seal the chamber after the burial of the king.</font></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font size="4">The main burial chamber has two small shafts in the north and south walls which extend through the substance of the pyramid to the surface. The north channel is only 5" high x 7" wide and ascends at an angle of approximately 3 1<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol;">Â°</span>and is 235' in length. The southern channel measures about 8" high x 12" wide, rises at an angle of 41<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol;">Â°</span> and is 175' in length. The middle chamber, the so-called Queen's chamber, has an even more peculiar feature. It also has similar small shafts, though these end with a closing plug and do not appear to pierce through to the outer surface of the pyramid. You can read about the robotic exploration of these <a href="http://www.cheops.org/">HERE</a>.</font></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font size="4">You can read about the Great Pyramid in more detail, complete with diagrams,  <a target="_top" href="http://guardians.net/egypt/pyramids/GreatPyramid.htm">HERE</a></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4"><a href="http://guardians.net/egypt/gp1.htm#top">TOUR the Pyramid</a></font></strong></p><p>Hope you all like what you read here and enjoy it.</p><p> It is not just about pyramids but about culture too and history of human being.</p><p>Because pyramids not made from stones but also from sensation,patience and hard work. <br /></p><p>with all love,peace to every one.</p><p> Mody..<br /></p><p> </p> Books http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1878180 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:15 EST LET YOUR SELF GO .NO,2 http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1864742 <p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s282/L-chan89/map_egypt-1.jpg" /></p><p>Sharm El Sheikh: â€˜the City of Peaceâ€™<br /><br /> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a250/Bren0385/Egypt/1251402-Sharm_Sunrise-Sharm_El_Sheikh.jpg" /><br /><br /> SHARM EL SHEISH .</p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/DSC00670.jpg" /><br />Also known simply as â€˜Sharmâ€™, it is the last piece to complete Egyptâ€™s jigsaw as one of the leading tourist destinations in the world. History buffs and pilgrims flock to the rest of the country for its Pharaonic and spiritual allure, while Sharm attracts those looking for drastic landscapes, outdoor activities and parties.<br /><br /> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f83/Goranchek/Sharm_001.jpg" /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/Insp_rcook08/Sexy%20Woman/41zNp0YPq2L.jpg" /><br />Show / hide more information<br /><br />The region of Sharm consists of a series of bays filled with gorgeous coral reefs along the eastern shore of the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. It is ensconced in ridges and valleys of dark coloured sands once inhabited by ancient nomads and shepherds. Today Sharm is a carnival for European vacationers â€“ particularly Italians and Russians â€“ who want all the amenities and seaside diversions without the high price of European equivalents. Sharm is also considered one of the top three underwater diving locations in the world, rippling with the dramatic designs of vivid sea creatures.<br /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/1fc9.jpg" /><br />The central area of Sharm is Naama Bay, comprising strips of restaurants, hotels, clubs, casinos and shops. Most of the hotels have private beaches overlooking the purple and blue waters of the Red Sea. Speedboats zip around the shoreline all day. Tourist booths offering an array of activities dot along the main area of the bay and five- and-six-star hotels stretch around the curves of rock above the sea.<br /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/a9e0.jpg" /><br />The Sharm el-Maya section has more of a conservative mainland Egypt feel than Naama, and offers cheaper accommodations. It has a few good shops and restaurants and tends to attract the thrifty backpackers trekking through town. However, all the action is back in the lights and sounds of the Naama Bay strips. The locals can be a bit pushy about selling you things, but for the most part Egyptians are extremely warm and welcoming. Sharm is a pure resort site, and whatever it lacks in culture, it certainly makes for in its wealth of recreational activities and natural sites on land and water.<br />Local history<br /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee198/divergaziali/SHARM%20EL%20SHEIKH/51fc.jpg" /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/crazynoel/hot%20and%20gorgous%20looking%20woman%20ever/BIKINI-MICRO.jpg" /><br />In the 1980s Sharm was a virtually unknown and undeveloped beach town, but it has since burgeoned into a manicured resort. New construction is ongoing, much of which produces strips of hotels, shops and restaurants. Efforts in the last decade have worked to preserve the natural environment filled with colourful reef and fish, but many believe the massive development has destroyed much of this already.<br />Local politics<br /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/shabbytiger60/cffe5608.jpg" /><br />In July 2005 Sharm fell victim to a terrorist bombing, but this has not deterred too many visitors and the town rebounded completely in a couple months. The government stepped up security as a result, increasing the number of police officers and checkpoints. Less than a year later, Sharm hosted the World Economic Forum, which filled the town with some of the most important leaders in the world.<br /></p><p>Harassed and teeming Mother of the World</p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/e5f5.jpg" /><br /><br />Rarely is a country so completely dominated by a single city. In Egypt, politics, finance, media and popular culture practically do not exist beyond the boundaries of Cairo. Tellingly, in the Egyptian language, the word for Cairo and for Egypt is one and the same: Masr. There is also an alternative and equally telling name for the city, which is Umm al-Dunya or â€˜Mother of the Worldâ€™.<br /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee101/Jaheebae/Egypt/c388.jpg" /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee101/Jaheebae/Egypt/8ba4.jpg" /><br /> <br />Show / hide more information<br /><br />A 1956 revolution saw Gamal Abdel Nasser become the first president of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Cairo become capital of the entire Arab-speaking world. It is a role that the city maintains today. A Middle Eastern Washington, New York and Hollywood rolled into one, Cairo is the regionâ€™s elder statesman. Its recording artists are on permanent rotation from Beirut to Casablanca, from the Edgware Road to Brooklyn; the cityâ€™s streets and buildings are familiar to millions of Arab speakers from the films produced here. Thanks to Cairoâ€™s position on the African continent, Eritreans, Ethiopians, Liberians, Tanzanians and Sudanese come here as students, as economic migrants, or fleeing internecine wars, making the Egyptian capital the ultimate â€˜bright lights, big cityâ€™ experience.</p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee101/Jaheebae/Egypt/76c6.jpg" /><br />All of which adds colour and chaos to the visitorâ€™s experience. For most people, the great Pyramids of Giza, which lie on the western edge of the city, manage to exceed expectations, and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, which include the golden death mask of Tutankhamun, are truly unmissable, but the real star is the teeming city itself. Islamic Cairo is the name given to a historic area containing the greatest concentration of medieval Islamic monuments to be found anywhere in the world â€“ literally hundreds are clustered into an area no bigger than a couple of square miles. These range from modest street-side marble fountains to stadium-sized mosques, equal in scale and beauty to Europeâ€™s cathedrals. At the heart of the district is the Khan al-Khalili bazaar. This is Cairo at its most frenetic and seductive, the Cairo of Ali Baba and Aladdin, where insistent salesmen hiss and beckon from behind wares that glitter and sparkle. Haggling is de rigueur. The perfect place for a breather is Fishawyâ€™s, a coffee house filling an alley at the heart of the bazaar that claims never to have closed in 200 years. An even better way to escape is to hire a felucca, one of the distinctive little triangular-sailed boats, and retreat on to the River Nile, which runs through the heart of the city. It is a perfect way to watch dusk descend and witness Cairoâ€™s spiky-minareted skyline turn to silhouette against a vermilion sky.<br />Local history<br /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/evalesco7/Photoshop/LEgypt.jpg" /><br />In 972 the North African Shiite Fatimid Dynasty conquered Egypt and built a capital called Al-Mansureya on what was then Babylon. Their leader, Al-Muez Ledin-Ellah, renamed it Al-Quahirah after the planet Mars which was rising on the day the city was founded. In the 16th century the city was taken by the Ottoman Empire. In the 19th century the Khedive (Ruler) of Egypt, Ismaâ€™il Pasha, visited Paris, saw the redesigned city and added a new quarter to the western section of the city, along the banks of the Nile.<br />Local politics<br /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/HPIM0644.jpg" /><br />Although Egypt is a Middle Eastern country with a Middle Eastern culture, women have greater freedom here than in other countries. Most women no longer wear the veil and a higher proportion of them work in professions than in the UK.<br /><br />ALL ARE  WELCOME  MY FRIENDS.<br /><br />ANY  TIME.</p><p>LOVE,PEACE .</p><p>MODY.<br /><br /> </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1864742 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:17 EST LET YOUR SELF GO . http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1864714 <p> </p><p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f277/curlyqmishee/map1.gif" /></p><h2>When to go</h2><h3>Weather</h3><p>Warm all year. Hottest June-September. Negligible rainfall, except on the coast. In April the hot, dusty Khamsin wind blows from the Sahara.</p><h3>Festivals</h3><p>The Islamic calendar is central to Egyptian life. Ramadan, the month of fasting, is an especially significant time.</p> <div style="clear: both; height: 0px; line-height: 0px;"></div> <div class="section"><h2 class="break"><em>Highlights</em></h2><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e218/Leslie_Bunt/ef0ce6cf.jpg" /> </p><blockquote class="fr"><em>Egypt may have more ancient artefacts still buried beneath its sands than have so far been uncovered above them</em></blockquote><h3>Cairo</h3><p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/254ab5f3.jpg" /><br /></p><p>A stir to the senses, this chaotic, noisy and intoxicating city on the River Nile is home to 16 million people. Widely regarded as one of the greatest cities in the Islamic world, its old quarter features one of the worldâ€™s largest bazaars, Khan-el Khalili, a place crammed with spices, perfume and trinkets. Donâ€™t miss the superb museums, and of course the nearby Great Pyramids.</p><h3>River Nile</h3><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/IMG_0151.jpg" /><br /> </p><p>Travel the way Egypt should be seen, be it on a traditional felucca or an ultra-modern cruise boat. Sail through the land of the pharoahs, passing historic sites, spotting birds andwatching ancient villages on the river banks.</p><h3>Sinai & the Red Sea</h3><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/Bellsimos.jpg" /><br /> </p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/IMG_0870.jpg" /><br /> </p><p>Busy tourist resorts line the Sinai coast, which has fine beaches and offers some of the worldâ€™s best scuba diving and snorkelling. Inland itâ€™s all vast desert â€“ a fun place to explore by jeep or camel. A highlight is St Catherineâ€™s Monastery.</p><h3>Aswan</h3><p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii239/IsisAndersen/AswanEgypt.jpg" /></p><p>Relaxing market city located on ancient caravan routes and steeped in Nubian culture. The Nile here is truly wonderful, as feluccas glide down from the High Dam and Lake Nasser.</p><h3>Luxor</h3><p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/nim/Egypt%20Dec%2008/LuxorTemplepic4.jpg" /><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/thirty7of9/vegas/luxor.jpg" /></p><p>Buzzing tourist hub, built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes. Famous for its magnificent monuments of Luxor, Karnak, Hatshepsut and Ramses III. The Valley of the Kings includes the tombs of Nefertari and the boy-king Tutankhamun.</p></div><div class="section"><h2 class="break"><em>Being there</em></h2><h3>Etiquette</h3><p>As a Muslim country, dress should be conservative. Western style of dress is accepted in modern nightclubs, restaurants and hotels in Cairo, Alexandria and tourist resorts. Visitors to ancient sites may have to pay fees to take photographs.</p><h3>Food and Drink</h3><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/04090624.jpg" /><br /> </p><p>Foul (bean) based dishes, kebabs and seasoned chickpeas are popular. As are stuffed vine leaves, roast pigeon, grilled aubergines and humus (chickpeas).</p><h3>Shopping and Souvenirs</h3><p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/tour_image035.jpg" /><br /></p><p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/8dfebec9.jpg" /><br /></p><p>In Cairo go to Khan-el-Khalili where reproduction antiques, jewellery, spices, copper items </p><p>and Coptic cloth can be found.</p><p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f213/larissahamed/cairobazaar.jpg" /></p></div> <h2 class="break"><em>Additional Info</em></h2> <div style="padding-bottom: 10px;" class="fr"> <div id="cconverter"> <h3>Currency converter</h3> <div class="shell"> <table width="270" 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id="btnConversion" value="convert" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div> </div> <h3>People and Places</h3><p> Capital: Cairo.<br /> Language: Arabic.<br /> Population: 67,886,000.<br /> Population Density: 67.8. (pop per kmÂ²) <br /> Size: 1,002,000. (area kmÂ²) </p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/DSCN0692.jpg" /><br /></p><h3>Transport</h3><p>Cairo International (CAI) 22 km from the city, El Nouzha (ALY) 7 km from Maydan al-Tahir (Alexandria), Luxor (LXR) 5.5 km from the city.<br />Daily flights between main centres. A steamer service links Hurghada with Sharm el-Sheik in Sinai. Feluccas can be hired for sailing on the Nile and regular Nile cruises operate between Luxor and Aswan and sometimes between Cairo and Aswan. Comprehensive east-west rail network. The Nile Valley and Delta and the Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts are served by paved roads. Motoring in the desert without suitable vehicles and a guide is not recommended. Car hire available.<br /></p><h3>Red Tape</h3><p>Own insurance and an International Driving Permit required. Carnet de passage or deposit needed if bringing own vehicle in. All vehicles, including motorbikes, must carry a fire extinguisher and red triangle.<br />UK: 2 Lowndes Street, London SW1X 9ET, tel (020) 7235 9777, fax (020) 7235 5684, email info@egyptianconsulate.co.uk. US: 3521 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, tel (202) 895 5400, fax (202) 244 4319, email embassy@egyptembc.org.<br />UK: 7 Ahmad Ragheb, Garden City, Cairo, tel (2) 794 0850-8, fax (2) 795 1235, email webmaster@britishembassy.org.e.g.. US: 5 Latin America Street, Garden City, Cairo, tel (2) 797 3300, fax (2) 797 3200, email consularcairo@state.gov.<br /></p><h3>State of the Nation</h3><p> Life expectancy: M 68.5, F 73.62.<br /></p><p><strong>Finance: </strong>Credit cards and travellerâ€™s cheques widely accepted.<br /><strong>Business hours: </strong>0900-1900 every day except Monday and Thursday (0900 - 2000) in winter, 0900-1230, 1600-2000 Saturday-Thursday in summer (shopping hours; business hours n/a).<br /><strong>GMT: </strong>+ 2.<br /><strong>Voltage guide: </strong>220 AC, 50 Hz most areas, 110-380 AC in some rural areas.<br /><strong>Country dialling code: </strong>20.</p><div style="display: block;" id="more_intro"><div class="section"><div style="display: block;" id="more_intro"><div class="section"><p>ALL ARE  WELCOME  MY FRIENDS.</p><p>ANY  TIME. </p><p>LOVE;PEACE,</p><p>MODY.<br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> </p></div></div><p> </p></div></div> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1864714 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:30 EST A 4500 YEARS OLD CITY !!! ASWAN . http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1818520 <p> </p><p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u151/ShadowCrimsin/Egypt/AswanEgypt.png" /></p><p> Here is something about Aswan a city with more than 4500 years  history !!</p><p>And how this lady like the tour in Aswan !!  </p><p>Wish to see you soon there one day friends..</p><p>Wish you all the best my lovely dear friends..</p><p>Yours...</p><p>Mody..</p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/495Aswan.jpg" /><br /></p><p> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/497Aswan.jpg" /><br /></p><p> We arrived in Aswan early in the morning. We decided to meet at noon for our tour of the city. Our hotel had a great view overlooking the Nile. It was beautiful! We wandered the city, and had lunch. I walked the markets with Angelina and Paul. The men would all comment to Paul what a lucky man he was to have two wives. Then they would follow it up with the question....how many camels did you pay? Angelina and I were more and more offended as the day went by. One man laughed and said he had lost 20% of his business asking this question, but it did not stop him from asking. Later we would discover this was a valid question in their culture. A Muslim man can have up to four wives as long as he can afford them. When a Muslim man asks for a woman's hand in marriage he buys her a camel /camels, gives her money or gold. <br /> Later that night we went to a Nubian Village for dinner, learned about their culture, and had a camel trek. I for one have had my share of camel rides. The camels in India were </p><div class="photo_style_inline_left" style="width: 229px;"><p><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421949.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421949.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="225" height="300" src="http://img6.travelblog.org/Photos/48830/285512/t/2421949-Aswan-Markets-2.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Aswan Markets" alt="Aswan Markets" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421949.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421949.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Aswan Markets</strong></a></p><p> Cruising down the Nile is a magical experience, we moored at Edfu, received a wake up call at 7ish and ducked down for a buffet breakfast. After breakfast we headed ashore to visit the well preserved Temple of Horus, considered one of the finest examples of temple construction! <br /> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/FeluccasAtAswan.jpg" /><br />Later on that night we enjoyed a fancy-dress party with of course a Egyptian theme. By the end of the night we arrived at the city of Luxor, truly a beautiful city. <br style="clear: both;" /><br style="clear: both;" /></p><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776418.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776418.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="225" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/24896/114251/t/776418-Temple-of-Horus-at-Edfu-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Temple of Horus at Edfu" alt="Temple of Horus at Edfu" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776418.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776418.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Temple of Horus at Edfu</strong></a><br />This is one of the best if not the best temple structure in all of Egypt. it's amazing... and huge</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776420.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776420.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="225" height="300" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/24896/114251/t/776420-Temple-of-Horus-at-Edfu-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Temple of Horus at Edfu" alt="Temple of Horus at Edfu" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776420.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776420.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Temple of Horus at Edfu</strong></a><br />An example of the other religions damage... this is more than usual but in general they systematically pick away at the faces - arms and legs.</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776423.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776423.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="225" height="300" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/24896/114251/t/776423-Temple-of-Horus-at-Edfu-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Temple of Horus at Edfu" alt="Temple of Horus at Edfu" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776423.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776423.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Temple of Horus at Edfu</strong></a><br />close up of an intact face, they are quite detailed</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776427.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776427.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="225" height="300" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/24896/114251/t/776427-Temple-of-Horus-at-Edfu-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Temple of Horus at Edfu" alt="Temple of Horus at Edfu" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776427.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776427.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Temple of Horus at Edfu</strong></a><br />looking up to the upper areas, unfortunetly I couldn't get up there</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776429.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776429.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="225" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/24896/114251/t/776429-Temple-of-Horus-at-Edfu-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Temple of Horus at Edfu" alt="Temple of Horus at Edfu" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776429.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776429.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Temple of Horus at Edfu</strong></a><br />One of the locals just hanging out</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776433.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776433.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="225" height="300" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/24896/114251/t/776433-Temple-of-Horus-at-Edfu-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Temple of Horus at Edfu" alt="Temple of Horus at Edfu" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776433.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776433.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Temple of Horus at Edfu</strong></a><br />The main alter which only a hand full of people would have been allowed to see in the temples day.</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776436.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776436.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="225" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/24896/114251/t/776436-Fancy-dress-up-party-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Fancy dress up party" alt="Fancy dress up party" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776436.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776436.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Fancy dress up party</strong></a><br />Fancy dress party with the Egyptian theme</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776438.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776438.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="225" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/24896/114251/t/776438-Fancy-dress-up-party-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Fancy dress up party" alt="Fancy dress up party" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/776438.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/776438.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Fancy dress up party</strong></a><br /></div></div><p>much more healthier (a surprise) than the camels in Egypt. We all had great fun dancing with the children in the village. <br /> <br /> Later when I arrived back to my hotel room, I received a call from a man. He said he had seen me earlier in the day and wanted to invite me for a drink. I asked where he had seen me and he explained it was while I was going up the stairs to my room. He said he had been waiting for me to return to my room. This scared me. I had no idea who he was. I started to wonder if he had been calling or watching my room. He said he was Egyptian and worked as a tour guide. I thanked him, said I was flattered, but I needed to get up early the next morning to catch a flight. ( I was flying to see the Abu Simbel Temple). He sounded surprised I said no and gave me his room number should I change my mind. </p><p>hahaahah  that is was a joke .ok <br /> <br style="clear: both;" /></p><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421930.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421930.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="225" height="300" src="http://img6.travelblog.org/Photos/48830/285512/t/2421930-spice-market-2.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="spice market" alt="spice market" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421930.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421930.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>spice market</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421952.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421952.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="225" src="http://img6.travelblog.org/Photos/48830/285512/t/2421952-Camel-Trek-into-the-Sunset-1.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Camel Trek into the Sunset" alt="Camel Trek into the Sunset" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421952.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421952.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Camel Trek into the Sunset</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421953.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421953.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="225" src="http://img6.travelblog.org/Photos/48830/285512/t/2421953-Awesome-1.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Awesome!" alt="Awesome!" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421953.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421953.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Awesome!</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421950.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421950.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="225" src="http://img6.travelblog.org/Photos/48830/285512/t/2421950-Nubian-Village-1.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Nubian Village" alt="Nubian Village" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421950.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421950.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Nubian Village</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421954.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421954.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="225" src="http://img6.travelblog.org/Photos/48830/285512/t/2421954-Dancing-with-the-villagers-1.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Dancing with the villagers" alt="Dancing with the villagers" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2421954.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2421954.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Dancing with the villagers</strong></a><br /></div><p>Aswan where the civilization was born !!</p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/jaydeeone/ART%20FROM%20THIS%20WORLD/EGYPT/PHOTOS/modys%20journal%20photos/89dd.jpg" /><br /> </p><p>Thank you all of reading ...</p><p>Mody...<br style="clear: both;" /><br /></p><p> </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1818520 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:26 EST RED SEA LIKE YOU NEVER SEE !! http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1818516 <p> </p><p> Just think how is so amazing to spend your next vacation  here  in red sea.</p><p>With warm sunny days. and magical nights!!</p><p>Doing all what you dream to do !!</p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/deantedwards/egypt/egypt05027.jpg" /> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/deantedwards/egypt/egypt05025.jpg" /></p><p> </p><p>Enjoy my friends ...</p><p>Wish you all the best  friends...</p><p>Yours.... </p><p>Mody..</p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/meyers2/Egypt/Egypt128.jpg" /> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/pudden61/bbd2b49e.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>y far the clearest water I have ever snorkled in, and the coral and fish were amazing too! Dahab is a little Diving town on the coast of the Sinai region up in the north of Egypt, perfectly set up for relaxing and exploring the magical underwater world of the Red Sea. We stayed for a few days and just read books, snorkled and treated ourselves to the cheap, quality food you find in all the restaurants along the waterfront. everyone in the world would love this place, without a doubt. <br /> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m110/SophieSparrow/Underwater/52020022.jpg" /><br />After a good few days of doing nothing, our batteries were recharged and we headed south to what we soon found out was the real Egypt. Luxor the destination, a city on the edge of the Nile river with a couple big old Temples, the Valley of the Kings(which we regrettably didn't visit) and the famous Faluka boat rides up th Nile. the people here a very poor, living in squallars and fighting for every last pound they can get. they'll drive you around on their horse and cart for half an hour for about 5 Egyptian pounds which is about 1$US. And by the state of the horses </p><div style="width: 304px;" class="photo_style_inline_left"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640647.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640647.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="four countries in one day!" title="four countries in one day!" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/640647-four-countries-in-one-day-1.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640647.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640647.html"><strong>four countries in one day!</strong></a><br />this morning we were in Jordan, then we had lunch in Israel, and here we are cruising down towards Dahab in Egypy, looking out over the Red Sea at Suadi Arabia </div>I doubt that they get to see any of that 5pounds. <br /> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m110/SophieSparrow/Underwater/14340021.jpg" /><br />It's also still the month of Rammadan, so finding food during the day is very hard and I'm finding myself quickly fading away to a featherweight version of the somewhat "curvy" russ that I've been of late. when the food does arrive though, after sundown, it's generally Rice, beans, Falafuls, Tahina and Pita bread which is all good suff. next we're off to Cairo to chek out some Pyramids <br style="clear: both;" /><div class="photopager2">41 Photo(s): 21 Displayed : Extra Photos: <span class="pager"><span class="none">Â« Back</span> <span class="thispage">1</span> <a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Egypt/Sinai/Dahab/blog-98110-21.html">2</a> <a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Egypt/Sinai/Dahab/blog-98110-21.html">Next Â»</a></span></div><br style="clear: both;" /><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640652.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640652.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="Destination Dahab" title="Destination Dahab" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/640652-Destination-Dahab-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640652.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640652.html"><strong>Destination Dahab</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640666.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640666.html"><img width="225" height="300" alt="the deep blue" title="the deep blue" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/640666-the-deep-blue-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640666.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640666.html"><strong>the deep blue</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640668.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640668.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="fighting floatation" title="fighting floatation" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/640668-fighting-floatation-1.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640668.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640668.html"><strong>fighting floatation</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640671.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640671.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="small school of fishies" title="small school of fishies" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/640671-small-school-of-fishies-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640671.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640671.html"><strong>small school of fishies</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668147.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668147.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="catch me if you can" title="catch me if you can" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668147-catch-me-if-you-can-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668147.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668147.html"><strong>catch me if you can</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668149.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668149.html"><img width="225" height="300" alt="Coral close-up" title="Coral close-up" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668149-Coral-close-up-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668149.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668149.html"><strong>Coral close-up</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668151.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668151.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="Justine surrounded by fishies" title="Justine surrounded by fishies" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668151-Justine-surrounded-by-fishies-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668151.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668151.html"><strong>Justine surrounded by fishies</strong></a><br 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onclick="dialog("/Photos/668177.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668177.html"><strong>where's Wally?</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668160.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668160.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="little cuttie" title="little cuttie" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668160-little-cuttie-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668160.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668160.html"><strong>little cuttie</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668173.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668173.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="loner" title="loner" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668173-loner-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668173.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668173.html"><strong>loner</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668168.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668168.html"><img width="225" height="300" alt="russ playing silly beggers" title="russ playing silly beggers" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668168-russ-playing-silly-beggers-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668168.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668168.html"><strong>russ playing silly beggers</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668239.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668239.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="chilling after a hard days snorkling" title="chilling after a hard days snorkling" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668239-chilling-after-a-hard-days-snorkling-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668239.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668239.html"><strong>chilling after a hard days snorkling</strong></a><br />this is the restuarant in front of our hotel where we spent a lot of time doing nothing. and straight out behind us there is some of the best snorkling in the area</div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668243.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668243.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="Dahab waterfront" title="Dahab waterfront" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668243-Dahab-waterfront-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668243.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668243.html"><strong>Dahab waterfront</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668246.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668246.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="traffic coing back from the blue hole diving spot" title="traffic coing back from the blue hole diving spot" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668246-traffic-coing-back-from-the-blue-hole-diving-spot-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668246.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668246.html"><strong>traffic coing back from the blue hole diving spot</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668251.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668251.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="Dahab at sundown" title="Dahab at sundown" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668251-Dahab-at-sundown-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668251.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668251.html"><strong>Dahab at sundown</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640649.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640649.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="loading up the Hiace - Egypt style" title="loading up the Hiace - Egypt style" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/640649-loading-up-the-Hiace--Egypt-style-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/640649.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/640649.html"><strong>loading up the Hiace - Egypt style</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668272.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668272.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="heading to Luxor" title="heading to Luxor" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668272-heading-to-Luxor-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668272.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668272.html"><strong>heading to Luxor</strong></a><br />this is what most of the landscape in Egypt is like, big dusty mountains</div><div class="photo_style"><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668279.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668279.html"><img width="300" height="225" alt="Fools Falafuls" title="Fools Falafuls" style="border: medium none ;" src="http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/142/98110/t/668279-Fools-Falafuls-0.jpg" /></a><br /><a class="ptl" onclick="dialog("/Photos/668279.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/668279.html"><strong>Fools Falafuls</strong></a><br /></div><p>See you soon in red sea my sweet friends..</p><p>Mody...<br style="clear: both;" /></p><div class="photopager2"><span class="pager"><span class="none"></span><span class="thispage"></span><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Egypt/Sinai/Dahab/blog-98110-21.html"><br /></a></span></div><p> </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1818516 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:35 EST MORE THAN 3 PYRAMIDS http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1818486 <p> </p><p>Here is something about  some different  pyramids we have in Egypt .</p><p>Not just  the 3 great pyramids of Giza . </p><p>Enjoy know about them friends .</p><p>Wish to meet you soon here .</p><p><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="0" align="bottom" src="http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc163/dmerser91/pyramids.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br />A visit to the pyramids is definitely one of the highlights of a trip to Egypt. However, there is much more to see than only the well-known Pyramids of Giza. There is a number of other sites where pyramids were built during the Old Kingdom. Besides Giza, the most famous sites are Saqqara - which features the first pyramid ever - and Dahshur with its unique Bent Pyramid. Whilst it is possible to visit all three sites on one single day I wouldn't recommend it. Access to the Giza pyramids is easily possible on public transport hence there is no need for an expensive guided tour. I'd recommend a full day in Giza, especially if you like to wander off into the desert for the most spectacular views from afar. As for Dahshur, there are only two pyramids which are worth visiting. A visit to these two pyramids should be linked with a visit to nearby Saqqara site with its pyramids and </p><div class="photo_style_inline_left" style="width: 304px;"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1953605.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1953605.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="300" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1953605-Three-Camels-1.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Three Camels" alt="Three Camels" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1953605.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1953605.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Three Camels</strong></a><br />The Great Pyramid, Giza</div>mastabas on the same day. <br /> <br /><h2>Pyramids of Giza</h2> <br />Of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, only the Pyramids of Giza have withstood the ravages of time. "From the summit of these monuments, forty centuries look upon you", cried Napoleon; "A practical joke played on History", retorted another visitor. <br /> <br />The <strong>Great Pyramid of Giza </strong>is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo. The pyramid was built over a 20-year period as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops. The tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, it was finished around 2,500 BC. Unfortunately, not much is known about Cheops: his tomb had been robbed long before archaeologists came upon it. Any information about him was taken with the objects inside the tomb. The limestone casing which covered the outside of the pyramid has eroded or been removed over time. <br /> <br />The <strong>Pyramid of Chephren </strong>is the second largest of the Giza pyramids. It has a base length of 215m and originally rose to a height of 143m. The pyramid sits on bedrock which is 10m higher than the Cheops pyramid which makes it look taller. Chephren was <div class="photo_style_inline" style="width: 304px;"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2036740.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2036740.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="300" src="http://img6.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/2036740-Pyramids-of-Giza-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Pyramids of Giza " alt="Pyramids of Giza " /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2036740.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2036740.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Pyramids of Giza </strong></a><br />Mykerinos' Pyramid and Chephren's Pyramid behind one of the small pyramids of queens</div>the son and successor of Cheops. There is no evidence that anyone was ever buried in the main chamber. No inscriptions have been found in the pyramid, however there is a sarcophagus in the main chamber. The top of the pyramid still has some of the limestone casing that once covered the entire pyramid. <br /> <br />The <strong>Mykerinos Pyramid </strong> is the smallest of the three pyramids of Giza. Mykerinos was the successor to Chephren. The pyramid was not complete when Menkaure died and the granite encasement was in fact never finished. The pyramid stands some 65m high which is much smaller than the other two pyramids at Giza. A sarcophagus was found inside the funerary chamber but lost at sea while it was being shipped to England. <br /> <br />The <strong>Great Sphinx of Giza</strong> is a half-human, half-lion colossal statue next to the Chephren pyramid. It is the earliest known monumental sculpture. The Sphinx was probably built around 2,500 BC and is thought to be a guardian figure, protecting the tomb of the Chephren by warding off evil spirits. The Sphinx's face was mainly damaged during French occupation around 1800, when Mameluke troops used it for target practice for their field <div class="photo_style_inline_left" style="width: 304px;"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1953622.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1953622.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="300" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1953622-The-Great-Sphinx-of-Giza-1.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="The Great Sphinx of Giza" alt="The Great Sphinx of Giza" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1953622.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1953622.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>The Great Sphinx of Giza</strong></a><br />Commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians in the 3rd millennium BC, this half-human, half-lion Sphinx statue it is the earliest known monumental sculpture.</div>cannons, but its body has been weathered by the elements for thousands of years. <br /> <br />The cheapest way to get to the pyramids from Central Cairo is to take the metro to Giza Station for just LE 1. From there, hop on any public bus or minibus which is headed west on Pyramids road (8km for LE 0,50). You should note that Giza can be a nightmare. Its atmosphere can be ruined by the road, the coaches, the thousands of tourists and a seemingly equal number of Egyptians offering cheap souvenirs, donkey, horse and camel rides at far too high prices. Try to be there first thing in the morning and retreat in the dessert when it becomes too busy. <br /> <br /><h2>Pyramids of Dahshur</h2> <br />The Dahshur pyramid field (LE25) contains some of the most impressive of all the pyramids, and some of the most significant in the history of pyramid building. Two Old Kingdom pyramids can be found here in the desert. Both of them are credited to Snofru, the father of Cheops. The interior of the Red Pyramid with its corbel vaulted ceiling is well worth a look, and the Bent Pyramid preserves much of the outer casing that <div class="photo_style_inline" style="width: 304px;"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1946928.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1946928.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="300" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1946928-Red-Pyramid-2.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Red Pyramid" alt="Red Pyramid" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1946928.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1946928.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Red Pyramid</strong></a><br />At the time of its completion, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world. It is also believed to be the world's first successful attempt at constructing a true smooth-sided pyramid.</div>was stripped from the Giza pyramids centuries ago. The lack of tourists gives you a chance to take in the immensity of these monuments. In fact, I was literally on my own at both pyramids - quite a contrast to the busy Giza pyramids. <br /> <br />Snofru's <strong>Red Pyramid</strong> is named after the colour of the limestone it was built from. Just over 100m high, the interior is open to the public. However the electric lighting is poor and sometimes fails, so it's a good idea to bring your own torch. I entered the pyramid and climbed down a low and steep, long shaft which led me to one of the two antechambers. From here, it was a short way to the actual burial chamber with its sarcophagus. One definite advantage of visiting the interior of this pyramid rather than those at Giza is that you are likely to be alone to absorb the rather eerie atmosphere. <br /> <br />From the Red Pyramid, a track leads south to the pyramid where Snofru was buried, the <strong>Bent Pyramid</strong>. This is not only the most intriguing of the Dahshur pyramids, but, because of its state of preservation, also the most breathtaking. What makes Snofru's <div class="photo_style_inline_left" style="width: 304px;"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1946926.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1946926.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="188" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1946926-Red-Pyramid-2.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Red Pyramid" alt="Red Pyramid" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1946926.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1946926.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Red Pyramid</strong></a><br />The Red Pyramid is the largest of the three major pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis, and the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after those of Cheops and Chepren at Giza. </div>final resting place different from all the other pyramids is its change of angle towards the top: it rises more steeply than the Red Pyramid or Giza pyramids for three-quarters of its height, before abruptly changing to a gentler slope - hence its name. The explanation for its shape, and why Snofru should have built two pyramids only a kilometre apart, is a long-standing mystery. <br /> <br />It is both difficult and time-consuming to get to Dahshur on public transport hence I opted for a taxi. My hostel provided me with a chauffeur-driven car for EUR 25,- per day. I decided to visit both Dahshur and Saqqara during this day and left around 7.30 in the morning. It took me about 1 hour to get to Dahshur where I spent some 2.5 hours before my driver took me to Saqqara, 10km away. <br /> <br /><h2>Pyramids of Saqqara</h2> <br />Saqqara (LE50) was one of the main burial fields of the ancient city of Memphis, capital of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It is located some 40 kilometres south from Cairo. <br /> <br />Saqqara is best known for the <strong>Step Pyramid</strong>, the oldest of Egypt's pyramids. It was built for King Djoser during the 3rd <div class="photo_style_inline" style="width: 304px;"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947024.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947024.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="300" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947024-Exploring-Snofru-s-Red-Pyramid-4.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Exploring Snofru's Red Pyramid" alt="Exploring Snofru's Red Pyramid" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947024.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947024.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Exploring Snofru's Red Pyramid</strong></a><br />The Red Pyramid is one of the very few Egyptian pyramids to which the general public can gain unregulated interior access. The entrance passage is 62m and inclined downwards at an angle of around 27Â°<a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947024.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947024.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"></a></div>Dynasty, in the mid-27th century BC. In addition to Djoser's, there are as many as 16 other pyramids on the site, in various states of preservation (or sometimes dilapidation). <br /> <br />Saqqara is also home to an impressive number of mastaba tombs. Because the necropolis was lost beneath the sands for much of the past 2,000 years many of the mastabas have been superbly preserved, with both their structures and lavish decorations intact. The most famous one is that of <strong>Meruruka</strong> with 32 rooms, each one decorated with reliefs. The mastabas of <strong>Ptah-Hotep</strong> and <strong>Ti</strong> are also worth visiting. The latter features an underground shaft which leads to the burial chamber with a massive stone sarcophagus. <br /> <br />An extra ticket (New Tombs, LE 25) will give you access to three more tombs, including the tomb of <strong>Irukaptah</strong> and the double tomb of <strong>NiankhKhnum and Khnumhotep</strong> - both should not be missed. <br /> <br /><h2>Sound and Light show</h2> <br />In operation since 1961, the Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids is a highlight and a "must do" for most visitors to Egypt. The intriguing combination of a modern light and laser show combined with the ancient history of Egypt makes for an <div class="photo_style_inline_left" style="width: 223px;"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947021.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947021.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="219" height="300" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947021-The-corbel-vaulted-ceiling-of-the-antechamber-2.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="The corbel-vaulted ceiling of the antechamber" alt="The corbel-vaulted ceiling of the antechamber" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947021.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947021.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>The corbel-vaulted ceiling of the antechamber</strong></a><br />This chamber lies directly beneath the apex of the pyramid. A wooden staircase of modern construction at the southern end leads to the burial chamber.</div>entertaining evening. Hear the Sphinx telling the story of Egypt as seen through his eyes throughout the many millenniums, as the pyramids and skies are lit up with multi-coloured lights. <br /> <br />That's at least what the brochure says. To be frank I think the Sphinx' story is crap and old-fashioned - but then again you don't need to listen to it. Instead, join the show to enjoy the dramatic lighting of the pyramids under the star-lit night sky. The one-hour show will set you back LE75, hot tea will be another ridiculously expensive LE10 and a blanket for a cold evening will cost you LE5. <br /> <br style="clear: both;" /><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947023.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947023.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="224" height="300" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947023-Inside-the-Red-Pyramid-5.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Inside the Red Pyramid" alt="Inside the Red Pyramid" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947023.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947023.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Inside the Red Pyramid</strong></a><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947015.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947015.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="215" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947015-Bent-Pyramid-1.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Bent Pyramid" alt="Bent Pyramid" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947015.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947015.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Bent Pyramid</strong></a><br />From the Red Pyramid, a track leads south to the pyramid where Snofru was buried, the Bent Pyramid</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947018.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947018.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="243" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947018-Bent-Pyramid-1.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Bent Pyramid" alt="Bent Pyramid" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947018.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947018.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Bent Pyramid</strong></a><br />The lower part of the pyramid rises from the desert at a 55 degree inclination, but the top section is built at the shallower angle of 43 degrees, lending the pyramid its "bent" appearance which can b<a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947018.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947018.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl">..</a></div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947017.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947017.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="249" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947017-Bent-Pyramid-3.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Bent Pyramid" alt="Bent Pyramid" /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bent  pyramid</span></span><br />The pyramid is also unique amongst the approximately ninety pyramids to be found in Egypt, in that its original polished limestone outer casing remains largely intact.</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947019.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947019.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="300" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947019-Bent-pyramid-3.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Bent pyramid" alt="Bent pyramid" /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bent  pyramid</span></span><br />I climbed about halfway to the top of the pyramid to get this view</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947051.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947051.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="299" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947051-Zoser-s-Pyramid-2.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Zoser's Pyramid" alt="Zoser's Pyramid" /></a><br /><strong><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947051.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947051.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Zoser's Pyramid</strong></a></strong><br />Djoser's step pyramid heralded the start of the Pyramid Age. When the pyramid was built in the 27th century BC, it was the largest structure ever built in stone - the "beginning of architecture", <a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947051.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947051.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"></a></div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947047.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947047.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="191" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947047-Zoser-s-Pyramid-2.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Zoser's Pyramid" alt="Zoser's Pyramid" /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><strong><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947047.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947047.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Zoser's Pyramid</strong></a></strong><br />The pyramid was originally clad in white limestone. None of the blocks was very large since the builders used mud-bricks rather than megaliths.</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947048.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947048.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="299" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1947048-Zoser-s-Pyramid-2.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Zoser's Pyramid" alt="Zoser's Pyramid" /></a><br /><strong><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1947047.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1947047.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Zoser's Pyramid</strong></a></strong><br />Still, Zoser's Pyramid stood 62m high and measured 140m by 118m along its base before it was stripped of its casing stones and rounded off by the elements.</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1948308.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1948308.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="238" height="300" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1948308-The-burial-chamber-in-the-pyramid-of-Teti-4.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="The burial chamber in the pyramid of Teti" alt="The burial chamber in the pyramid of Teti" /></a><br /><strong><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1948308.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1948308.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>The burial chamber in the pyramid of Teti</strong></a></strong><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1948309.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1948309.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="268" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1948309-Hieroglyphics-inside-Teti-s-sarcophagus-2.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Hieroglyphics inside Teti's sarcophagus" alt="Hieroglyphics inside Teti's sarcophagus" /></a><br /><strong><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1948309.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1948309.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Hieroglyphics inside Teti's sarcophagus</strong></a></strong><br /></div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2024475.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2024475.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="300" src="http://img6.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/2024475-Fighting-men-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Fighting men" alt="Fighting men" /></a><br /><strong><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2024475.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2024475.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Fighting men</strong></a></strong><br />Tomb of NiankhKhnum and Khnumhotep</div><div class="photo_style"><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2024495.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2024495.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="300" height="218" src="http://img6.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/2024495-Tomb-of-NiankhKhnum-and-Khnumhotep-0.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="Tomb of NiankhKhnum and Khnumhotep" alt="Tomb of NiankhKhnum and Khnumhotep" /></a><br /><strong><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2024495.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/2024495.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>Tomb of NiankhKhnum and Khnumhotep</strong></a></strong><br />This double tomb for two men is popularly called the 'Tomb of the Two Brothers'. The two men are frequently depicted together in the tomb, sometimes in close embrace.</div><div class="photo_style"><p><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1948310.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1948310.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><img width="219" height="300" src="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/17776/243953/t/1948310-The-Tomb-of-Irukaptah-1.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" title="The Tomb of Irukaptah" alt="The Tomb of Irukaptah" /></a><br /><strong><a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1948310.html" onclick="dialog("/Photos/1948310.html?popped=1","tbphoto",880,748);return false;" class="ptl"><strong>The Tomb of Irukaptah</strong></a></strong><br />These colourfully painted statues are unusual because the technique of cutting them from the rock of the tomb wall is found nowhere else at Saqqara</p><p>Please feel free to ask me for any more informations you like to know</p><p>Most of you dear friends know that i am a tour guide . </p><p>About Egypt ..</p><p>Wish you all the best  my lovely friends..</p><p>Yours....</p><p>Mody.. <br /></p></div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.travelblog.org/browsers.html" onclick="dialog("/message.html?to_user_id=17776&diary_id=243953&popped=1","action",500,400);return false;"></a></span><p> </p> Personal http://hk.zorpia.com/mody1805/journal/1818486 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:16 EST