This travel writing piece participated in the 2018 Travel Writing Competition which was done in collaboration with Travel Garage, Egypt‘s must-go to online store for purchasing adventure and travel goodies. Wow! I marveled to myself as we walked slowly towards the magnificent structure before us. My lifelong dream was coming true: I was visiting the pyramid field in Dashur, Egypt, and paying homage to one of the biggest pyramid builders of the time, Sneferu (2013-2059 BC). It was exciting enough just to visit the Red and Bent Pyramids, let alone the fact that the pharaoh who has built them was the father of Khufu, the builder of the great Pyramid of Giza. Five travelling companions had hired a mini bus and driver for the day, to grace this remarkable place with their presence. On our list was Dashur, Memphis and, of course, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the oldest stone building in existence. At the entry point, we were assigned our own escort. Dressed in a nicely pressed suit and immaculate shoes, he cut a very dashing figure in the harsh desert landscape. It would appear we were to have an armed…
