Egypt is so much more than sandy deserts and stony temples and tombs. It is a country steeped in history where one gets immersed in a world of fascinating traditions, wonderful people, and amazing sights. Cairo to the north is a fast paced vibrant metropolis with the old and new melding to create a beautiful artwork of the ancient intertwined with the modern. In the heart of the city, one sees rustic, historical buildings, temples, and markets while the outskirts are home to modern, western influenced apartments, stores, and entertainment centers. Driving through Cairo, one hears the traditional songs of the Egyptian people played alongside modern Arabic pop music. The streets are filled with elder gentlemen dressed in galabeyas (tunics) while the younger crowds don brand name jeans and sneakers.
Southern Egypt is just as beautiful with its rolling sand dune hills, cooling desert breeze, and amazing blue skies. Since Aswan and Luxor have less traffic than Cairo, and thus substantially less pollution, the night skies are filled with twinkling stars and the bright moon. Markets come to life with the vibrant colors of fabrics, fruits, and flowers and the scents of spices, perfumes, and incense. The Nile flows lazily around boulders while the islands that dot the river are adorned with a multitude of singing birds and beautiful plants and flowers.
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