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There is something about this sort of travel that is meant to be challenging. We don't undertake this kind of trip because it's easy. We might fall into the trap of being overly optimistic at times, but the uncertainty and frustrations are a bit part of why it's an adventure.
Jason and I saw a lot of history in the past couple of days. The ruins of ancient Carthage and the Egyptian museum offered views of lots of Ye Olde Stuff, and brought up thoughts ranging from civilizations' focus on death to their lack of recognition that every civilization except the present one (or more, depending on how you look at it) has ended. In the times of the Pharaohs and Carthage, I have to imagine that travel was inherently an adventure... with trials and setbacks, and great relief when one finally arrived. Travel today is so accessible to so many, and can be so easy, that an adventure like ours must be sought out, and is the exception rather than the rule. I don't want to draw parallels between motorcycle travel and Carthaginian seafaring, but it's all part of the thought that taking on an adventure connects us just a bit more to the rest of the world, both past and present.
On to the photos.
We're in Cairo. Our bikes are still in Paris. Now they're supposed to arrive tonight (instead of last night). At least we have internet in our room. Looks like I'll have a chance to see the Pyramids on this trip after all. The adventure continues...
Parting shot...
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