Egypt was such an amazing experience! It is impossible to put into words all of the wonderful experiences I had while traveling around Egypt, studying the scriptures, and getting to know the people in the land, so I will give only a few highlights from the trip!!
Day One: The first day we spent mostly traveling but we stopped at a few Biblical sites on the way including Tel Beersheba and Tel Arad. Finally we ended up at the Kibbutz Keturah where we played in the sand dunes, enjoyed a wonderful BBQ, and swim party.
Tel Beesheba
Day Two: We mainly spent day two traveling and crossing the border into Egypt. However, we were able to attend a LIGHT SHOW at the pyramids which was AmAzInG!!! I kept having to pinch myself to believe that I was actually in EGYPT!
Light Show at the Pyramids
Day Three: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Papyrus factory, Saqqara (Mastaba and Zoser complex, Memphis, and flight from Cairo to Luxor
Giza Pyramids
I love these girls!!
Building a Pyramid at the Pyramids :)
I can't believe I was there!! I love the Pyramids of Giza!
Sphinx
Memphis: Ramses II
Zoser Pyramid (first pyramid ever built)
Sheraton Hotel with my roomate Jenelle
Day Four: Valley of the Kings, Funeral Temple of Hatsheput, Falukah Ride, Camel Safari, carriage ride through the city, shopping in the Suuq, and night stroll through the Winter Palace
Temple of Hatshepsut
Falukah Ride through the Nile River
Camel Ride by the Nile River
Day Five: Motor boat ride, Karnak Temple tour, carriage ride, Luxor Temple Tour, swimming at the hotel, train ride from Luxor to Cairo
Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Watching the Sunset over the Nile River :) Breath taking!
Train Ride from Luxor to Cairo
Day Six: Old Cairo, Egyptian Museum, Hard Rock Cafe, and Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
Hard Rock Cafe in Cairo
Day Seven: Cairo Citadel (Muhammad Ali Mosque and Al Nasir Muhammad Mosque), Marah, Elim, Rephidim, and over night at Moganland for a 2:00 AM hike to Mt. Sinai
Muhammad Ali Mosque
Head dress for inside the Mosque
Class at Rephidim
Day Seven: 2:00 AM wake up call for Mt. Sinai, go home to Jerusalem
At the top of Mt. Sinai
Watching the Sunrise on top of Mount Sinai
Egypt was incredible! I had such a great time making lasting memories and creating great friendships! I LOVE EGYPT!!!
Kels!!! I can't believe I missed your call!! I'm so bummed and now it's really late at night :( and I don't know if I am even able to call you back. But next time I promise I'll answer. Your pictures are amazing!!! Oh, and I got a little note from Ryan on FB telling me how pretty you are (in my profile pic) and how much he misses you and loves you! and I love you too!! I'll talk to you soon!
Kelsey, your Mom just sent me your blog site and I am loving the opportunity to read about your adventures. I am so jealous and what a great opportunity!!! I'll never forget on my mission that a member told me, who did Study abroad at Jerusalem, that if he had to choose between that and his mission, it would be a tough call!! Take it all in and keep updating your blog. ----Wayne
My dearest Kelsey Woods - holy mackerel! Sweet Hannah gave me you blog address so I'm going to be watching you, lady :) You are getting me too excited to get over there. You look soo good and like you are loving it. Of course you are!
Kelsey, your mom gave me your blogsite and I am in heaven reliving my days where you are spending yours! I'm so happy you are loving it (knew you would!). Write down as much as you can so you can re-read and re-feel the once in a lifetime experience you are having. Nothing compares. Enjoy! Lori Allen
Kels!!! I can't believe I missed your call!! I'm so bummed and now it's really late at night :( and I don't know if I am even able to call you back. But next time I promise I'll answer. Your pictures are amazing!!! Oh, and I got a little note from Ryan on FB telling me how pretty you are (in my profile pic) and how much he misses you and loves you! and I love you too!! I'll talk to you soon!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having an amazing time-I am so glad you decided to go!
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Kelsey, your Mom just sent me your blog site and I am loving the opportunity to read about your adventures. I am so jealous and what a great opportunity!!! I'll never forget on my mission that a member told me, who did Study abroad at Jerusalem, that if he had to choose between that and his mission, it would be a tough call!! Take it all in and keep updating your blog.
ReplyDelete----Wayne
My dearest Kelsey Woods - holy mackerel! Sweet Hannah gave me you blog address so I'm going to be watching you, lady :) You are getting me too excited to get over there. You look soo good and like you are loving it. Of course you are!
ReplyDeleteYou're in my prayers. Love love you, girl.
Kelsey, your mom gave me your blogsite and I am in heaven reliving my days where you are spending yours! I'm so happy you are loving it (knew you would!). Write down as much as you can so you can re-read and re-feel the once in a lifetime experience you are having. Nothing compares. Enjoy!
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