Seeing the pyramids of Giza was unreal. You think you know them from photos, but standing there is different. They rise out of the desert with a weight and presence that doesn’t care about tourists or time. We opted for an apartment with a direct view of the ancient monument. Simply breathtaking and so surreal. Traffic, noise, and fumes in Giza and then suddenly this ancient silence standing right next to the city.
We spent a full day at the pyramids, taking our time instead of rushing through. Walking the plateau gives you a much better sense of scale, the distances, the heat – although we went in February, and how dominant these structures still are in the landscape.
We explored several tombs and moved between the main pyramids, circling them slowly, stopping often just to look. From up close, the stones feel almost unreal, massive and rough, carrying a weight that’s hard to put into words. The Sphinx was there too, smaller than expected in size but heavy in presence, worn down and watchful.
We chose not to go underground. Some experiences don’t need to be forced or checked off. Staying above ground felt right, allowing the place to speak for itself without squeezing into narrow passages just for the sake of it.
The day was long and intense. Sun, sand, and history pressing in from all sides. By the time we left, we were drained but grounded, carrying that quiet kind of exhaustion that comes from being exposed to something genuinely old and powerful.
Next stop the Red Sea 😉
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