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Pratique du shadowing : Egyptian Pyramids - Top 11 Tips for Visiting Giza

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  1. We're just gonna get to the chase.0:00
  2. We have some really bad news.0:01
  3. Music We lost basically all of the footage that we took on our day visiting the pyramids.0:04
  4. Tears were shed.0:16
  5. We're very, very upset for so many reasons.0:17
  6. One, it was just the best day.0:21
  7. We had a great time.0:23
  8. We worked really hard on filming this vlog and we couldn't wait to share it on our channel.0:24
  9. And now we can't.0:29
  10. Spoiler alert!0:31
  11. The agents don't dance on this.0:32
  12. They used to.0:37
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  1. Normally if we lost this much footage we wouldn't be making a video but we figured we couldn't go to Egypt and not visit the pyramids or at least explain0:39
  2. why we did visit the pyramids.0:46
  3. You're just not seeing it.0:47
  4. Music Since we don't have enough footage to make one of our normal vlogs we thought we would make the most of the situation and make a video that's helpful0:50
  5. to other travelers who might want to go to the pyramids.0:58
  6. So in this video we're going to be giving you the top 10.1:01
  7. Oh 11 we actually added an extra.1:04
  8. The top 11 tips for visiting the pyramids of Giza and throughout will sprinkle the little bit of footage that we do have left over.1:06
  9. We have some random clips from our little point and shoot camera and from our Insta stories.1:13
  10. Basically it's Kara's face with some pyramids in the background.1:18
  11. And we have all of our photos.1:21
  12. It's gonna be okay.1:22
  13. Our work week is over.1:24
  14. We finally left the hotel and this is 2 .3 million stones that are over 4 ,000 years old.1:25
  15. No big deal!1:35
  16. Okay tip number one get there as early as possible.1:36
  17. The more we travel the more we try to avoid the big tour groups who are showing up at popular tourist destinations at the same time we are.1:40
  18. We left our hotel at 6 .30 am this morning and our guide Mustafa is taking us around to all the different angles of the pyramids and telling us about1:47
  19. different parts of it.1:55
  20. And it's like he's figured out where all the people go first and we're not going to those places so we've been just walking around all alone at one of1:56
  21. the ancient wonders of the world.2:04
  22. It's just amazing that this place isn't flooded with people.2:05
  23. Trust me nobody likes waking up super early on their vacations.2:09
  24. It was really hard for us to pull ourselves out of bed but as soon as you get there standing in front of this world wonder and you feel like2:12
  25. you have it almost all to yourself it's gonna be totally worth it.2:19
  26. Our first sighting of ancient ridings.2:22
  27. Wow.2:26
  28. Just on this random stone.2:27
  29. In the middle of all these other random stones.2:30
  30. Amazing.2:33
  31. Not only can you avoid the tourists but by getting there early you can also avoid the desert heat because it gets really hot.2:34
  32. If you're wondering where all the people were in all of our videos we found them.2:40
  33. There up here we just came to this spot where it's like a panoramic view of all of the pyramids and everyone is up here.2:45
  34. Tip number two get to Egypt as soon as possible.2:52
  35. Tourism has been down the last few years.2:55
  36. We were there in early May and felt like we had these amazing archaeological sites all to ourselves.2:56
  37. If we hadn't lost all of our footage you would have seen us running around with the cameras multiple times saying oh my gosh why are we the only ones3:03
  38. here.3:08
  39. This is amazing.3:09
  40. And there's no one around.3:10
  41. It's amazing.3:11
  42. We're at a wonder of the world.3:12
  43. While we're in Egypt a lot of people messaged us and asked if we felt safe there and the short answer is yes.3:13
  44. However there are a lot of armed guards walking around especially at the big sites so if you're not used to seeing that it might make you feel a little3:18
  45. uncomfortable but you just have to remember that they're there for your safety.3:24
  46. One of the things that surprised me the most about the pyramids is how massive these stones are.3:28
  47. This one is taller than me.3:33
  48. This is one stone.3:34
  49. They just look like these tiny little bricks in the pictures and even in person from far away but look at these.3:35
  50. Huge.3:41
  51. Tip number three it's spec to be hassled a lot.3:42
  52. When you go there's going to be people trying to sell you everything from camel rides to guidebooks and everything in between.3:44
  53. The sad reality is that because tourism is down right now and there are a lot of people who rely on tourist dollars to make a living the people can3:50
  54. be a little more aggressive.3:57
  55. This is something that could really take away from the experience if you're not prepared for it but just be ready to say a polite no and try to keep3:59
  56. in mind that these people are just trying to make a living and be able to feed their family.4:05
  57. Also if somebody's there and they're offering to take your picture or if you take a picture of somebody's horse or somebody's camel be prepared to give them a small4:08
  58. tip because nothing comes free at the pyramids.4:16
  59. Which leads us to tip number four carry lots of small bills with you.4:18
  60. Egypt especially the pyramids have a very large tipping culture.4:22
  61. There are a lot of signs everywhere that say no cameras no photos no videos but if you have a few dollars you can get away with it.4:26
  62. Tip number five is less of a tip and more of an explanation.4:45
  63. So if you want to go inside of the complex you pay one fee but if you actually want to go inside of the great pyramid then you have to4:49
  64. pay a separate fee which we did.4:55
  65. Inside of the pyramids we are currently climbing a lot of steps.4:59
  66. It's hot.5:04
  67. It's humid.5:05
  68. It smells like other people have been sweating in this tunnel.5:06
  69. And you can't stand up straight.5:11
  70. This is awesome.5:13
  71. So I've learned that the great pyramid is actually the only pyramid that you can go inside all of the rest they actually built the tombs under the pyramids.5:14
  72. Our guide told us they just decided it was too hard to like build an alleyway inside the pyramid so they were like yeah we'll just put them underneath them5:21
  73. now.5:28
  74. Wow there are a lot of steps in here.5:29
  75. I hope these Egyptians knew what they were doing.5:31
  76. This is a very old pyramid that we're calling in right now.5:34
  77. These blocks over our head are over 4 ,000 years old.5:37
  78. We can't collapse in any minute.5:41
  79. Wow it's actually a lot bigger than I thought it here.5:45
  80. Lots of steps.5:49
  81. And this is it.5:50
  82. It's just...5:58
  83. The top of the pyramid is definitely the highlight.5:59
  84. It's just a big square room at the top with like this big stone empty coffin in the middle.6:00
  85. It is an impressive room though.6:07
  86. None of the stone is really open like it has on the outside.6:09
  87. It's really smooth and perfectly cut.6:12
  88. It's massive.6:15
  89. There's also a guy in there who doesn't want you to take pictures unless he takes them and you give him money which is...6:17
  90. ...but there wasn't much footage from there.6:24
  91. And back down we go.6:26
  92. So I'm still trying to decide whether or not it was worth paying the extra fee.6:31
  93. It's definitely more about the journey and just the idea of going inside of the great pyramid than it is about seeing anything spectacular.6:35
  94. And you're going to be super hot and sweaty when you come out.6:43
  95. But at the same time you're having the opportunity to crawl inside of the great pyramid like a once in a lifetime opportunity.6:45
  96. I'm still torn.6:54
  97. Make the decision for yourself.6:55
  98. Tip number six is go with a guide.6:56
  99. We absolutely love exploring places on our own.6:59
  100. But the pyramids is one of those places where it's totally worth the extra money to have somebody take you around.7:02
  101. We booked a day trip with a guy named Mustafa and he was the best for so many reasons.7:08
  102. First of all, you don't get hassled nearly as much from people when you're walking around with the local.7:13
  103. And secondly, he taught us so much.7:18
  104. We learned so many fun facts that we never would have known otherwise.7:21
  105. What was the king who was buried in here?7:24
  106. Ho -Fu.7:26
  107. Okay.7:27
  108. Okay, so here are a few little fun facts that Mustafa has told us.7:29
  109. The great pyramid is where king Ho -Fu is buried.7:34
  110. This was his son and this was his grandson.7:39
  111. And if you took all of the stones from these three pyramids and stacked them up three meters tall, They would go all the way around the country of France.7:42
  112. That's pretty amazing.7:51
  113. Is that right?7:53
  114. Crazy.7:54
  115. Tip number seven is dress in light airy clothes.7:55
  116. It is a Muslim country you're expected to cover up, Which is tricky because it is super hot in the middle of the desert.7:58
  117. I wore a long thin maxi dress with a really thin long sleeve shirt and it was comfortable.8:04
  118. I also recommend wearing sunscreen and a hat because you are in the middle of the desert.8:09
  119. There are only pyramids in zero shade.8:13
  120. Tip number eight, you can actually walk around the complex.8:15
  121. So when you first enter the pyramid complex, You're going to meet a lot of people who want to sell you on a camel ride or a horse ride.8:18
  122. And they're going to tell you that it's far too long to walk between all of the different pyramids.8:24
  123. The truth is it's very walkable, although it might be a little hot in the desert.8:29
  124. We actually had a car there that was supposed to take us between the different pyramids.8:33
  125. And we chose to walk because there's something really cool about walking next to some of the oldest structures in the world.8:37
  126. And you can just like really appreciate how massive they are when you're walking around them.8:43
  127. I always pictured these.8:47
  128. There's a hole.8:49
  129. I always pictured these pyramids being in the middle of the desert, but we actually just drove right up to them.8:49
  130. There's the city.8:54
  131. Right there.8:57
  132. And some camels.8:58
  133. Tip number nine is go with the right expectations.9:00
  134. I always pictured the pyramids being out in the middle of the desert all by themselves.9:03
  135. But the truth is they sit right on the edge of the city of Giza, which is massive.9:07
  136. So you just drive right up to them basically and everybody takes their pictures with the desert in the background and the city behind them.9:13
  137. And what's funny is the Sphinx actually stares at a pizza hut all day long.9:19
  138. Pyramids.9:24
  139. City.9:26
  140. Ancient pyramids.9:29
  141. City.9:31
  142. It's still a very magical experience, but kind of funny if you weren't expecting it.9:32
  143. Tip number 10, be prepared to pay a little extra if you have a professional looking camera.9:35
  144. So we shoot with a gimbal stabilizer, a camera, and then a microphone that sits on top of it.9:40
  145. They wouldn't let us bring the microphone in at all.9:45
  146. And we ended up having to pay extra to bring the gimbal in because they considered that professional equipment.9:47
  147. Tip number 11 is get outside of Giza.9:52
  148. Less than an hour away is Sokara, which has the oldest pyramid in the world.9:55
  149. It's kind of a crumbling mess, but it is so amazing to be able to touch the oldest stone structure in history.10:00
  150. There's also a bunch of tombs that you can go inside with the original paint still on the walls and the carvings.10:08
  151. It blew my mind.10:14
  152. We did the Pyramids of Giza and Sokara with a beautiful lunch in between all in one day with our guy Mustafa, and we could not recommend him enough.10:16
  153. We are going to link his information in the description below.10:24
  154. He does some work with the U .S.10:26
  155. Embassy, so he's super professional.10:27
  156. He speaks great English, and we just had an incredible day with him.10:29
  157. That wraps up our top 10 tips for visiting the Pyramids.10:44
  158. We are still so sad that we lost the footage and we weren't able to share this incredible day with you, but now you just have to go for yourself.10:47
  159. And we hope that when you do, you'll use these tips to make your experience better.10:55
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