Monthly Archives: December 2012

PHOTO OF THE WEEK – CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE

It was a very dark night when we visited a Nubian House on the banks of the Nile near Aswan.   Ahmed – the little boy in the picture,  brewed coffee for us over a small charcoal  stove –  and looking at his bright, shiny eyes  … Continue reading

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WORSHIPPING CHRIST OR ALLAH

As we approach and prepare for Christmas, the most important celebration of the year for Christians all over the world,  I remember how fortunate I was during my recent trip to Egypt to share the celebration of  Eid al Adha, the most important holiday of the year for Muslims all … Continue reading

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – A MATTER OF SIZE

What do you think – is it this small broom which is keeping the ancient column so clean? More from Egypt soon                                                                  Brigitte

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EGYPT – TRAVEL LIGHTLY!!!!

The definition of a Globetrotter is someone who travels widely and often. So after I travelled for three weeks from Aswan in Upper Egypt, via Luxor, via Cairo to Alexandria in Lower Egypt  I thought I qualified    – but there was a … Continue reading

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – A MATTER OF SIZE

What do you think – is the hat too small or the column too big? Left behind at the Temple of Luxor More from Egypt soon                                            Brigitte

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EGYPT – A VISIT TO REMEMBER

Returning from my third trip to Egypt I have many photos and stories to share. But I want to start by introducing you to an interesting man  I met on two of my visits. He lives on the West Bank in Luxor, and earns his … Continue reading

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