The best way to understand a new city or country is to look very closely, taking in account every detail that catches your attention. It is through details that we understand the way things get done in a place, rather than focusing solely in large structures/monuments and information contained in museums or books.

Whenever you get the chance to go to a new place, observe meticulously. As if you were looking at yourself into a mirror or talking to someone, examining their faces, lines of expression, dimples and features, look for details that inspire you and appeal to your senses.
In this way, you'll form a very personal idea of a place; descriptions that can only be told by yourself and an approach that is truthful and very personal.

Enjoy discovering and finding yourself through admiring details. Walk streets full of character and stop along the way to perceive what otherwise you wouldn't have noticed first. Linger, take time. I always try to repeat myself: don't be hasty.

A cat rests under a car during sunset in the Anfoushi neighbourhood in Alexandria. Stray cats are a very common sight in egyptian streets.

A little shop selling muslim prayer beads of all sizes and colors at a corner in Alexandria.

Women serving at a restaurant in Alexandria's Anfoushi neighbourhood.

The view of the city skyline as seen from the top of one wall of the Citadel of Qaitbay.

Alexandria University at the Corniche, the waterfront promenade of the city.

A roman pillar standing alone with a clear blue sky as a background. Roman ruins of Kom al-Dikka.

Strategic views of the city and the Mediterranean from the fort in the Citadel of Qaitbay.

The tranquil Mediterranean on a beautiful sunny day.

Alexandria's Corniche is one of the city's busiest streets. It's waterfront promenade invites everyone for a walk, with incredible sights of the Eastern Harbour such as the city skyline, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the boats and ships off the coast.

The city skyline and beach as seen with sunset light. Photo taken at the famous Tikka-Grill restaurant, where many presidents and chiefs of state have dined during their stay in this city.

A roman bathtub in the ruins of Kom al-Dikka. Perfect for a playful picture.

I hope you have enjoyed the details that I found interesting about Alexandria. It is truly through details that we manage to create personal views and descriptions of a place, which in turn contributes to making the places we visit come alive in a very peculiar way.

In the end, life is all about the details.

On my next post, a farewell to Alexandria from the Montaza Palace! Keep reading!

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Cheers,
Astrid