Rest, Relax...Explore - Part 2

Hey Travel Lover

A quote by an unknown author says "Don’t be afraid to try something new. It might be the best thing you ever do.”

When last did you try something new? How did you feel? Are you inspired to try something new?

We are concluding the adventures of our frequent reader…here goes

After a restful and relaxing night in my “dome-shaped-roof-room”, I had breakfast fit for champions to start my day. It consisted of Egyptian style pancake served with molasses, cheese, honey, hummus and of course a pot of hot tea. Then it was time to explore….

I had planned a tour for Day 2, the tour was a visit to Wadi El Rayan and Wadi El Hitan (a UNESCO protected area) According to Google, “a wadi is a watercourse that has a dry bed except when it rains and often forms oasis”. This wadi had two lakes, a waterfall and mobile sand dunes. There were also findings of sea creatures which includes the longest complete skeleton of a whale, as well as swamp life findings, bones of animals and wildlife.

I did the full tour paying $5 to gain entrance into the wadi, then $10 to see the museum. Firstly, it was worth every penny as the sights and sounds was all I thought it would be and more. Imagine seeing the magic lake that changes its color several times a day depending on the amount of sunlight it receives or the waterfall with a depth of over 100 feet below sea level. Secondly, my step count that day was more than 10,000 steps….whew, what a way to burn calories.

When I got back from the wadi, I took a walk to the pottery shops and tried my hand on been a potter for a day. (Boy, is it hard work…sigh). I was taught how to use the pottery table, rotating it anti-clockwise with my feet while working with my hands. My first pot was made with the help of the potter, the second, I made myself, this I could keep. The cost of this activity was $5, you make your item and come back the next day to paint it.

Next, it was meal time, I had potato chips and liver sauce with lemon mint drink (Ajalaress can testify, this is a refreshing drink) at the resort, the service was exceptional and the waiters were very cordial.

On my final day in Fayoum, I had one thought as I woke up, paint my pot! This took 10 minutes as my pot was sun dried the day before. I was shown how to draw and paint on it. The downside however, was that they had just two colors - blue and green. It still turned out pretty in my opinion.

So Travel Lover, when last did you try something new? Would you be creating your pottery masterpiece soon? Did the wadi make it to your bucket list? Let us know in the comments section

Till next week

Live, Love, Laugh

Ajalaress