Monthly Archives: March 2012

CAIRO – TAHRIR SQUARE

Coming out of the Sadat Subway Station I was not sure if the empty space in front of me  really was Tahrir Square – where had all the people gone? Now a symbol of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, and having sent … Continue reading

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EGYPT – IS IT SAFE TO BE A TOURIST?

Hello Everyone After my first visit to Egypt in 2010, I planned another visit soon. But due to the revolution in Jan of 2011 and unrest in November 2011, it was delayed until February 2012 Before leaving for Cairo my friends and family asked me with … Continue reading

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EGYPT – AND TWITTER

Hello Everyone While I was in Egypt I learned that we are not the first people to twitter. Most things we use today have started in Egypt, and  Twitter is no exception. Amenhotep III, of the 18th Dynasty was a pharaoh … Continue reading

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EGYPT – HEADSCARVES AND JEANS

Hello Everyone Yes, I am back from the land of the Pharaohs – it was wonderful, it was safe, and the Egyptians are courteous and welcoming people. I know I promised to find out what the woman are wearing, but before we get to … Continue reading

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