Pyramids and Palm Trees

EGYPT, 2024

In my heartfelt letter to Egypt, I explore life’s cyclical nature, likening it to shedding skin every 28 days, journeying between Cairo, Aswan, and Siwa.

In foreign lands, I search for echoes of myself in strangers’ faces and ancient mysteries. Captivated by Cleopatra’s legacy, I decipher hieroglyphs like love letters and explore bustling markets, displaying unneeded pieces of somebody else. The Nile symbolizes purification, washing away my burdens. Craddle by the familiarity of the unknown, I bid farewell to the setting sun named Ra.

As the journey concludes, I carry Egypt’s essence, understanding that memories may fade like skin. My quest transcends boundaries, embracing our shared origins amidst earthy tones, dates, pyramids, and palm trees.