The Faculty Services Committee always does a great job of arranging for tours around the city sites, and social events such as dinner cruises. This semester our dinner cruise was on the (fun and kitschy) Pharaoh’s Boat in Giza.
The boat is FULLY DECKED OUT with Pharaonic kitsch and schwag. We were met at boarding by a “Pharoanic Guard”, the boarding pier sports a “golden” obelisk and a “solar boat” bar, and the 2 Pharaoh boats are all gilt and glyphs. I have to admit that as much as I have laughed at the boats in the past, I had a great time being silly and enjoying the atmosphere.
Luckily I was accompanied on this adventure by two very good girlfriends, who had also decided to make this a marvelous and silly adventure. Of course, the adventure started early, with the breaking of a wine glass “Chez Vorg”, because I poked the cat (don’t ask).
The food on the boat was better than I’d expected, especially the Indian options – yes, I said INDIAN, being served on the Pharaoh Boat.
The belly dancer was not excellent, but she was also not the worst I’ve seen – by far.
Video of the belly dancer.
The dervish was fun, especially terrifying everyone as he spun his ??top skirt?? above everyone’s heads as he wandered between the tables.
All in all it was a fun night out with friends, cruising on the Nile and being entertained – all subsidized by the University. Does life get much better?
A few more PICTURES here.
Are you really wearing a “leather jacket” in those photos? I really do hope you are ready for snow in March, lots of snow in December and a whole new climate here in Seattle (and not just a political climate, mind you!).