Cape-Cairo
Cecil Rhodes dreamt about connecting the British colonies with a railroad running from Cape to Cairo. He never managed to complete his vision but we have just managed to complete the journey.
When we drove towards Cairo the other day, suddenly the Pyramids appeared before our eyes almost like an illusion. But it was not, there they were, some 4 000 years old piles of stones if you like.or if you look at it another way, one of the great monument of a culture and civilisation that lived here, on the same spot as where we have set up camp. We could even get a glimpse of the Pyramids from our campsite (that is if you stand up and stretch a bit to make yourself extra tall).
The following day we tried to beat the crowds and went to the ticket office just as it was about to open, and to our amazement there was no crowd to beat. It was only I, Andreas and the Sphinx. No buses. No tour groups. Only a few vendors and some camel- and horsemen offering a ride. For the first hour we were basically alone and that was great.
Ever since I was a child I have heard and read about the Pyramids, now we are here. In Cairo. It took us four and a half months to complete our Cape to Cairo and now we are ready for the rest. But to be quite honest Africa was always meant to be the highlight on this endeavour and it feels a bit emotional that we have just completed that stretch. Now, there are more challenges that lay ahead but we will leave the African continent in a matter of days. And yes, it feels a bit sad. And yes, we are a bit proud.
You should for sure be very proud. A dream has come true. You have still a few months to go even if the “main”, most interesting and probably the most challanging part will soon come to an end. However it hasn’t “only” been an interesting and wonderful trip for Yourself. With Your very interesting and amazing reports You have in a way also given us the same experience. Keep on and be careful.