Al Azhar Park

Last weekend my friend Rebecca convinced me to go to Al Azhar Park. We were both frustrated with our large amounts of homework and we needed to go somewhere else besides our apartments and the library. Once I got there my mouth dropped! It's an absolutely beautiful place and I cant believe that was my first time there. The weather was perfect, there were water fountains, flowers, and nice green grass. We we able to lay down some blankets and read under the grass all day. It was the perfect Sunday afternoon. And it got even better when I found out this area used to be a landfill! Apparently the Aga Khan Development Network was able to develop the desolate area into a beautiful private garden. We had to pay to get in but it was only 5 le. I would pay 20 le to get in. I was so relaxed there! We also had fun spying on all the couples walking in the area. When we found a spot to lay down, one couple gave us a dirty look because they wanted their privacy. Whatever, we are just reading, nothing serious. Then, about 20 minutes later, a guard came and asked for their tickets and made them leave the area! Apparently they were busted for making out. lol not what I expected at all! It is a nice idea to keep the park morally clean but I feel sorry for the Egyptians because they have no privacy inside their homes and outside! Oh well. I will definitely return to the garden and next time I will bring my camera. In the meantime you can look at this website:
http://www.alazharpark.com/historical.htm