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Mark Pitts
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What can you say about visiting the Great Pyramid? It’s an absolute that should be on your list of places to visit in your lifetime!
First, it is obviously a very busy place most of the time, so do yourself a huge favor and get there when the gates open to beat the crowds that pour out of the tons of buses that start to arrive at opening or a little later.
Also, when you arrive, go directly to the Great Pyramid to look inside. It is a tough walk up to the sarcophagus room along narrow walkways, stairs, and a short tunnel that requires you to “squat through.” It is hot inside and it’s a strenuous walk, but absolutely worth it. We noticed several people getting halfway up, then just quitting!
We saw almost nobody inside the Great Pyramid at a little after 8 AM, so it was great for us. It would be really terrible having to fight a crowd to climb up inside to see it!
Also, the sarcophagus room is fairly small and gets really crowded and really hot when the crowds start to arrive. We were able to get in early enough to get good photos without a crowd of tourists to interfere.
There are lots of vendors here, and some can be a little pesky.
Also, there are tons of camel rides available either at the pyramids or at the panoramic view point area.
Plan on at least half a day to spend here, but spend the entire day if you can.
Take plenty of water, and wear some sunscreen and a hat.
First, it is obviously a very busy place most of the time, so do yourself a huge favor and get there when the gates open to beat the crowds that pour out of the tons of buses that start to arrive at opening or a little later.
Also, when you arrive, go directly to the Great Pyramid to look inside. It is a tough walk up to the sarcophagus room along narrow walkways, stairs, and a short tunnel that requires you to “squat through.” It is hot inside and it’s a strenuous walk, but absolutely worth it. We noticed several people getting halfway up, then just quitting!
We saw almost nobody inside the Great Pyramid at a little after 8 AM, so it was great for us. It would be really terrible having to fight a crowd to climb up inside to see it!
Also, the sarcophagus room is fairly small and gets really crowded and really hot when the crowds start to arrive. We were able to get in early enough to get good photos without a crowd of tourists to interfere.
There are lots of vendors here, and some can be a little pesky.
Also, there are tons of camel rides available either at the pyramids or at the panoramic view point area.
Plan on at least half a day to spend here, but spend the entire day if you can.
Take plenty of water, and wear some sunscreen and a hat.
What can you say about visiting the Pyramids? It’s an absolute that should be on your list of places to visit in your lifetime!
First, it is obviously a very busy place most of the time, so do yourself a huge favor and get there when the gates open to beat the crowds that pour out of the tons of buses that start to arrive at opening or a little later.
Also, when you arrive, go directly to the Great Pyramid to look inside. It is a tough walk up to the sarcophagus room along narrow walkways, stairs, and a short tunnel. It is hot inside and it’s a strenuous walk, but worth it. We saw almost nobody in the Great Pyramid at a little after 8 AM, so it was great for us. It would be really terrible having to fight a crowd to see it!
Be sure to see everything here, including walking around the other pyramids, taking a look at the Sphinx, and going over to the panoramic view area to get some photos.
There are lots of vendors here, and some can be a little pesky.
Also, there are tons of camel rides available either at the pyramids or at the panoramic view point area.
Plan on at least half a day to spend here, but spend the entire day if you can.
Take plenty of water, and wear some sunscreen and a hat.
First, it is obviously a very busy place most of the time, so do yourself a huge favor and get there when the gates open to beat the crowds that pour out of the tons of buses that start to arrive at opening or a little later.
Also, when you arrive, go directly to the Great Pyramid to look inside. It is a tough walk up to the sarcophagus room along narrow walkways, stairs, and a short tunnel. It is hot inside and it’s a strenuous walk, but worth it. We saw almost nobody in the Great Pyramid at a little after 8 AM, so it was great for us. It would be really terrible having to fight a crowd to see it!
Be sure to see everything here, including walking around the other pyramids, taking a look at the Sphinx, and going over to the panoramic view area to get some photos.
There are lots of vendors here, and some can be a little pesky.
Also, there are tons of camel rides available either at the pyramids or at the panoramic view point area.
Plan on at least half a day to spend here, but spend the entire day if you can.
Take plenty of water, and wear some sunscreen and a hat.
A huge park with lots of walking and biking trails, and grassy areas for relaxing or picnics.
Also, the central part of the park is the Vigeland Park and sculpture garden, featuring the largest garden collection of sculptures in the world.
Park entrance is free.
There are several subway and tram stops nearby, and it’s about a 10 minute ride in the tram from downtown.
Be sure to visit while you’re in Oslo!
Also, the central part of the park is the Vigeland Park and sculpture garden, featuring the largest garden collection of sculptures in the world.
Park entrance is free.
There are several subway and tram stops nearby, and it’s about a 10 minute ride in the tram from downtown.
Be sure to visit while you’re in Oslo!
This museum isn’t huge, but it has a great collection of Viking artifacts, a really large and interesting collection of gold coins, and some Egyptian artifacts.
I was surprised by probably the largest collection of Samurai armor and weapons, as well as other artifacts, that I have seen anywhere in the world. If you are a fan of those historical figures, then don’t miss this collection.
They have free lockers, several restroom, and a gift shop.
Entrance fee is about $10 for adults.
I was surprised by probably the largest collection of Samurai armor and weapons, as well as other artifacts, that I have seen anywhere in the world. If you are a fan of those historical figures, then don’t miss this collection.
They have free lockers, several restroom, and a gift shop.
Entrance fee is about $10 for adults.
A very nice museum to spend an hour or two, with several works from famous artists like Rodin and Rembrandt, but not the greatest national museum that I have seen in my travels.
For an art enthusiast especially familiar with Dutch or Swedish artists, it may be more interesting.
There are plenty of bathrooms and free lockers to store your things as you wander through.
For an art enthusiast especially familiar with Dutch or Swedish artists, it may be more interesting.
There are plenty of bathrooms and free lockers to store your things as you wander through.