Judy's Photoblog
THANK YOU, George!
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 17 May 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
First we had to climb onto this camel in Giza and then wobble around as he 'unbent' his knees and jostled to his feet. Phew!
He ambled around the area of the pyramids and before getting off, the Egyptian owner asked if we wanted him to use our camera to take a photo. We declined as we'd been alerted that sometimes they use that as a ploy and tourists have had to 'buy their camera back'. Yikes. Our friend George came along again, at the most appropriate time, and snapped this shot of us!
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Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Such memories Judy. Love the picture. You are a brave gal.
17 May 2009 6:35am
Leena from Joensuu, Finland
Your face tells everything - joy and thrill!
Good Sunday to you Judy!
17 May 2009 8:47am
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
This is fantastic Judy...indeed Thank You George ;)
17 May 2009 11:17am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
I'm smiling at the woman with the surgical mask in the background; you two look like you're having a ball.
17 May 2009 12:22pm
@Viewfinder: We had a grand time, and weren't affected by the blowing sand as that woman with the mask was.
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Lucky for you that George appeared at the right moment....otherwise, who'd have believed you'd ridden a camel !!!!!
great shot!!!!
17 May 2009 1:58pm
@Susan: Thanks, Susan ... we're happy to have the captured experience!
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
Look like quite and adventure!
17 May 2009 2:33pm
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
George to the rescue!:) Yes some merchants even take a picture,frame it nicely and shove it into your hands,giving tourists little choice but to buy.Must be really determined and firm to turn them down,and have friends like George!:)
17 May 2009 2:41pm
@tyan: Yes, he came to the rescue for sure ... and we're happy to have his photo!
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
13 years must seem like an eternity ago. Looking forward to the graduation report.
17 May 2009 2:42pm
@john4jack: No, in fact, the 13-year-old photo seems like 'yesterday' ..... *smile*
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, Wales., United Kingdom
Oh my!! Lawrence of Arabia (and friend)...Nice memory I bet you've still got the bruises ?.
17 May 2009 3:21pm
@Jeff: <Grin> ... it was a wonderful and memorable experience!
Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
I don't think I'd have the courage to climb onto a camel's back. What a great memory! Good for George!
17 May 2009 6:05pm
@Bookfool: I'm sure you'd do it if you had the opportunity ... living life is NOT a dress rehearsal! xx
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Don't you look comfortable up there!! (grin) Love it! This is priceless!
Yes, you wouldn't want to lose your camera on a trip like this! Yikes! ;)
18 May 2009 6:34am
@Magda: Thanks, Magda ... it was a remarkable experience!
