Blake diary, 1917-1919 / Frank Blake - Page 68

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asphalted most of the way and shaded by trees. On way down from the City across the River Nile over a massive bridge, then along the banks of the River for some distance passing the Gardens & Zoo. Along the banks of the Nile are some beautiful stone water frontages residences. Some of them owning some magnificent Houseboats. On arrival at Pyramids which are situated close to Mena Camp we had our first view of the Sphinx & Pyramids at close quarters. What a magnificent piece of architecture they are. We engaged a guide also donkeys to ride round & view them. We went inside the large Pyramid having to take off our Boots & crawl in. One wonders by what

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