Egypt Was Calling, So I Went (Photo Essay)
As a kid, I dreamed of visiting all seven continents. I’m proud to say, after this trip to Egypt, my 12 year-old-self would greet me with a smile and say, “Good job, Dalton, you did it. Now, were else else are we going to go? You’re only 31.” Laughing to myself as I write this, I understand my younger self was never satisfied. I’m still kind of like that, but, for now, it’s time to sit back and process this privilege I’ve been blessed to enjoy.
Pyramids, history,
the Nile, a childish desire to finish
a dream I thought impossible.
The call from Egypt
was far to great for rejection
so I packed my bags and camera
and went.
Saqqara, Karnak, Abu Symbol,
Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Gisa, and more.
They never disappointed.
Duality, legacy, hardship,
there is no lack of challenges in Egypt.
Yet, this trip was filled with nothing
but appreciation.
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Thank You Abercrombie & Kent
Shout out to Abercrombie & Kent for hosting me on this trip to Egypt. Without their support, this project would have never gotten off the ground.
My greatest thanks goes out to resident Egyptologist Mohamed Rehim. His wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and kindness went well beyond any “guide” I have ever had. Rehim obviously loves his job which shines through in his passion for all things Egypt. Rehim not only shared stories about what we were looking at, but he connected the historical stories to today using his life story of growing up in Luxor. Thank you, Mohamed.
Please note: Abercrombie & Kent offset the cost of this trip to Egypt, but in no way have a say in what is written here.
