TRAVEL :: Budapest, Hungary

TRAVEL :: Budapest, Hungary

My trip to Budapest was absolutely amazing.

My love of the water and architecture was fulfilled around nearly every corner.

I stayed in the Castle Hill District, borrowed a bike and immensely enjoyed the Hungarian culture.

Here's a quick peek at some of the sights. Storehouse is the platform for the photo essay.

Cairo Life :: To Railway Museum

I've heard about The Railway Museum in Cairo and obviously I've been close enough to see the sign, but I've never actually seen the museum, but ... mumkin bukra, Inshallah. Taken September 2012.

Cairo Life :: Train Travel

Traveling on the train between Cairo and Alexandria is mostly easy and uneventful. The good news is that the cost is less than $10 each way and it takes less than 3 hours. Image taken while traveling from Alex to Cairo. September, 2012.

Cairo Life :: Sunset at the Train Station

The sun setting in the background near the Ramses Train Station in Cairo. Taken September, 2012.

The Egyptian Way :: VIDEO - The Ride Home

The Egyptian Way :: VIDEO - The Ride Home

I've been living in Cairo for a full five semesters and I'm in my sixth semester teaching here. Seems like yesterday when I first landed in the Middle East.

Enough reminiscing. The point is the commute from where I live and to the campus should take about 45 minutes. However, in crazy Cairo the traffic is outrageous and so the commute usually takes at least an hour if not longer. Try the hashtag: #CairoTraffic and you'll see what I mean.

The other day when I woke up from a brief nap on the ride home, I decided to pull out my iPhone and snag a few pics and then I kept taking pics until I had over 50 images in the span of about 7 minutes.

This vid is not meant to be artistic or anything else. Just a view from a window on a bus in Cairo.

You can see the Cairo Life :: The Ride Home pics online too.

VIDEO - The Ride Home

Cairo Life :: Near the Ramses Train Station

This area near the Ramses Train Station in Cairo is always busy. Lots of micro busses, and vendors too. Taken Sun., Feb. 12, 2012. (iPhone)