Monthly Archives: August 2012

CAIRO – VIBRANT, FASCINATING, MYSTERIOUS

Majestically and powerful the Nile winds its way through Cairo, embracing two islands, Zamalek (Gezira) and Rode, and like a ribbon it ties together the beauty and mysteries of the city. Cairo, also called “City of a Thousand Minarets, was founded in 969 … Continue reading

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – END OF A DREAM

This is the end of a journey – hopes, dreams, expectations and experiences are now memories all packed in our suitcases – ready to be taken home, where we will cherish them and treat them as gifts nobody can ever … Continue reading

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GODS ARE BIGGER THAN HUMANS

I never thought of myself as short, but while visiting Egypt I felt that I wasn’t even there when I stood next to a statue of a God or a Pharaoh. The Pharaohs saw themselves as Gods and the size of the statues built in their … Continue reading

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – REACHING FOR THE SKY

The leaves of this  palm tree, living in Karnak between the ancient stones of a broken temple, are like  human beings – some reach for the sky and others are quite content being close to earth. More from Egypt soon Brigitte

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BROKEN PIECES STILL TELL A STORY

Did you know that of all the artifacts discovered in archeology pottery is what tells us the most about the daily life of our ancestors? Here are broken jugs found in the living quarters of the pyramid builder, next to the … Continue reading

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – WINE – PLEASURE OF THE PHARAOHS

These pictures  of different wine jugs carved into the walls of a temple at Medina Habu are telling us that the Ancient Egyptians already liked wine More from Egypt soon                                                                                                            Brigitte

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