Pyramids and Camels

In the Sandbox we have our own pyramids. They're nowhere near as big as the famous ones in Egypt but they're still pretty cool. Back when some explorers came through they thought there was gold inside and, instead of going through the doors, they just blew off the tops of every single one. I'm not sure if they actually found any gold but they definitely did not leave even one pyramid intact.

What's different and really fun about these pyramids is that you can wander around unattended and even climb around if you want. We were in the middle of the desert and there was no one else around....except for some guys riding around on camels and a few people selling 'souvenirs' in front of the pyramids. When people saw us coming they ran, literally got on their camels and galloped. And then there were a few stragglers who showed up about 15 minutes later...I'm convinced that the guys who were already there just pulled out their cell phones and called their camel riding friends to tell them that a group of foreigners just showed up and they should come on over and try to make some money.

The entrance fee is fairly negotiable and we got a good price. All the camel guys had lined up their camels and the minute we walked in started yelling and waving their arms to get our attention...as if we wouldn't have noticed all those camels in a big line completely blocking our way to actually get over to the pyramids. In hindsight, we totally should have all just walk past them, in between camels and everything, as if we didn't see them...that would have confused 'em!
Of course we took a ride because how can you not?!?

The camels were pretty bored waiting for us so they chilled in the sand for a while.