A day trip to Ancient Egypt

Well, it wasn't actually Ancient Egypt. That would involve some rather impressive time travel on my behalf, although if I could I definitely would. Instead I had to settle for a visiting British Museum exhibit that is currently touring the world and is ticking off its last days in Perth. A few friends and I made a date of it, visited the interesting archaeological gems and then sat down to a very decorated room to have what was supposed to be an Egyptian themed high tea. The room was obviously Egyptian themed, the tea... not so much. I've had tea in Egypt and although I can see how it was inspired by Egypt in general, the overall affair wasn't authentic. Nonetheless I enjoyed every part of it, except for when my son decided I wasn't going to have any chocolate cake and proceeded to smear that goodness all over the tablecloth and floor. Joy. 

The day started with Ben & Jerry's icecream which was beyond awesome. I've never eaten it before and found the Triple Caramel Chunk to be one of the best I have ever had. Proper caramel gooey goodness. I'll make a weekend trip to the city just for this anytime. 

Tea Time...

I desperately wanted to steal one these table top camels.

We went on a Sunday which sucked a bit because the weekend crowds were a bit much and I felt I couldn't actually take the time to properly take everything in, read the descriptions thoroughly, study the workmanship, etc as there were so many people huddling around the pieces on display. It was too busy to really enjoy, especially considering I was trying (at times unsuccessfully) to navigate a pram through the thick crowd. I did however manage to step on a child's foot (poor thing) and ram my pram into some guy standing in front of me. I think it would have been better to restrict the number of people allowed in at one time because it kind of dampened the experience for me somewhat, though in saying that having the opportunity to see so many amazing archaeological artifacts in Australia was a treat.

The abaya is from The Abaya Company, which hasn't made an appearance on the blog since I first received it and reviewed late last year when I was pregnant. How time flies.

I took a friend to the secluded part of the museum for some quick photos behind the historical gaol (jail) house. I really don't go to the museum often enough. I am a HUGE history buff and was this closeto doing a history/archaeology/anthropology degree instead of teaching. I should have. My brain is made for exploring the past. Must gather fellow history buff friends more often for these sort of exciting visits to the WA museum. If you are in Perth and into ancient civilisations then I suggest checking out their Secrets of the Afterlife exhibit right now (it finishes in a few days!).

Abaya ~ The Abaya Company (buy here)

Bag ~ Old (buy similar here)

Shoes ~ Keds (buy similar here)