It's still hard for me to believe I left Cairo less than two weeks before the revolution. Watching the uprising in Tahir Square on television was surreal and in the end uplifting. Egypt still has a way long way to go towards democracy, women's rights and giving it's people the stability and voice they deserve and have every right to but it's amazing to watch the first steps in that direction.
A couple weeks ago, my friend and former tour guide, Hoda voted on amendments to Egypt's Constitution --- it was the first time she ever voted - I hate to sound like the older relatives but wow how we take it all for granted.
Check out this incredible slideshow by Eman Helal, a 25 year-old Egyptian journalist took of the protest in Tahir Square:
The Egyptian Revolution Thru The Lens of Eman Helal from tewfic el-sawy on Vimeo.
Picture by Jayabird: The world famous Sphinx and Pyramids just outside Cairo.
No comments:
Post a Comment