9/24/09 CAIRO MUSEUM and jools of the Nile

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

We had such a great time at the Cairo Museum this morning .  Of course Bling and Mini B especially liked the “shake down” and “belly squeeze” at all 3 security checks and Bling swears the security scanner is a tanning booth.  She has a pretty nice glow by now!!  There is nothing cuter than to see the big tough security guards try not to crack a smile when they squeeze the panda bellies!!

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

The King Tut exhibit was incredible and I was especially taken with the hundreds  of jewelry items found between the layers of his mummy wrapping.

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo
I bought a book from the museum highlighting a number of Egyptian jewelry designs that are showcased in it.  2 of them are in a photo I took of the book ABOVE

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

We left the museum blown away by the sheer number of Egyptian Artifacts and history inside and regrouped our wits with a cold drink at the the Nile Hotel across the street.  After that it was off on a scarab hunt and eyes wide open for a good Eye of Horus Amulet.

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

You can see above I scored BIGTIME on a sterling and glass Eye of Horus HUGE pendant  with hand made filigree

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

Here I am in front of one of the Treasure Shops!! I wish I had gotten a photo taken with the proprieter but he had us married with many many children by the time I escaped.  He was a swarthy Egyptian man who tried EVERYTHING to get me to leave Steve.  OMG he was serious.  He even asked me if I had a daughter…lol!

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

ABOVE ARE THE FRONT SIDES OF THE 3 LAPIS LAZULI AND STERLING PENDANTS I GOT FROM HIM TOO

Of course Steve didnt’ help at all by offering to let me go for 2 camels and a goat!!!!! The guy apparently thought Steve was serious because he didn’t laugh and his expression got worried..UNTIL I insisted I was worth more than 2 camels and a goat.  He finally figured out we were joking but the poor fella thought he might get stuck with me!!

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

SIDE VIEW OF THESE INCREDIBLY DETAILED SCARABS

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

AND THATS NOT ALL..EVEN THE BACKS ARE AS SCRUMPTIOUS AS THE FRONTS!!

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

ABOVE ARE SOME OF THE FINELY DETAILED SCARABS PURCHASED FROM THE BEAD STORE YESTERDAY

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

AND AGAIN, THE BACKS AS BEAUTIFULLY CARVED AS THE FRONTS

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

2 VERY LARGE SCARABS. THE BLUE LAPIS LAZULI ONE IS NATURAL AND FLAWLESS

Joolz of the Nile, found on a shopping trip today in Cairo

BACK DETAIL ON THE LAPIS SCARAB

Poolside by the mile

By this time we were hot and tired so we decided to chill out by poolside on the rooftop!  What a wonderful pool and garden they have.

Poolside mezza in Cairo

Some traditional Egyptian Mezza (hummus, eggplant dip,tahini,tabbouleh, and minced meat spicy tidbits with yogurt) and a glass of Egyptian wine for me, a local beer for Steve (Sakkara) and we spent the afternoon in the shade with a great rooftop breeze wafting over us.

You know me…it’s hard to sit still so while I was up there I posted a new AUDIO BOO!!

And as far as photos from the Egyptian Museum…no go on that one! We were instructed to leave our cameras behind in a safe box.  I can’t complain because I really hate seeing people not pay attention to the NO FLASH rule as it fades and deteriorates the exhibits.  At the Louvre there were cameras everywhere and NO FLASH is no big deal, but it would be terrible to see a priceless painting  destroyed  over time because of those who don’t listen.

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My name is Sandra Miller and I love to ART. I enjoy my studio and home in beautiful Portland Oregon with my husband Steve and our charming Finnish Lapphund dog named Ihana