"Monuments For the Ages" Pyramids of Giza by sswagner

This area is well covered in the circles of travel. I seriously doubt there is any new information I could bring to the table regarding Giza, however it seems there is always room for another viewpoint. I had two visits to the plateau. The first was part of a guided tour during the afternoon, and the second was on my own in the morning and totally by foot.

A visit here can contain both the good and the bad. The history and design will leave the visitor in awe, and most people are glad they came here once they see this. Remembering the history book is not necessary to enjoy the place, however it will help in understanding why these vast monuments are here. The really nice part is to see it for real and know that you finally made it here. Surely in my school years, the thought had never crossed my mind that I would one day stand on this plateau and see it firsthand. What a nice surprise that was!

Like any other place, the pyramids have some drawbacks. The weather could get very hot in the daytime. Transportation options might likely make a visitor choose between a guided tour or a taxi assuming they are not staying at a hotel within walking distance. Do not even think about renting a car here. Then, there are the touts--more on this later. Fortunately, all of the disadvantages can be overcome or kept under reasonable control.

I think if you are the type of person who would want to come here, then you would not regret making this trip.

• Pros:Massive historic importance, awesome to look at
• Cons:Mostly the touts
• In a nutshell:This is a true wonder of the world. Nothing will compare to it, and a visit will always be remembered. What are you waiting for?