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Author Archives: Brigitte Nioche
A DECORATED HOUSE – A STATUS SYMBOL
Any Muslim whose circumstances permit it, is asked to make the HAJJ at lest once in his lifetime. Successfully completing the HAJJ, a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In 2015 fourteen … Continue reading
Posted in Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt, Islam, Religion, Travel
Tagged Mecca, Paintings, religion, Saudi Arabia, Travelling
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YANNI FULFILLING A DREAM
I have just listened to Yanni’s CD that was recorded while he was in concert in front of the Pyramids. It was a huge success, but among all the excitement and focus on the event, one touching human story emerged. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Cairo, Egypt, Mothers, Parenthood, Pyramids
Tagged Composing, Concerts, dreams, Egyptolgist, Music, Pyramids, Yanni
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SHOPPPING – EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE
ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD SHOPPING TOGETHER IS BETTER THAN ALONE! More from Egypt soon Brigitte
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – BEAUTY IN THE AFTERLIFE
Admiring the slim silhouettes of the men and women depicted in the wall paintings in tombs and temples, I was surprised not to see any overweight or ugly people. The Egyptologist who was with us explained why, “These are not true representations … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Book of the Dead, Egypt, Tomb Wall Paintings
Tagged Afterlife, beauty, Eternity, Wall Paintings
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MISTAKES CAN TELL THE STORY
Without the beautiful wall paintings in the Tombs of the Pharaohs and Nobles as well as in many Temples we would not know as much about Ancient Egypt as we do. The images tell us about their life and death, who … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Egypt, Islam, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, Tomb Wall Paintings, Travel
Tagged Medina Habu, Tomb of Ramose, travel, Wall Paintings
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – HYGIENE
If you don’t have a bathroom the village fountain is all you need to clean your teeth! More From Egypt Soon Brigitte
Posted in Egypt, Islam, Luxor, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Religion, Tourism
Tagged Hygiene, Teeth
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MARKET DAY – ORGANIC FOOD ONLY
Twice a week, Tuesdays and Saturdays it’s market day in this country village on the West Bank near Luxor. If you buy fruit, vegetables, a live duck or a live chicken it is all organic. … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Food, Luxor, Travel
Tagged Chicken, Cooking. Shopping, Ducks, Geese, Housewives, Organic Food
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – ALIBABA AND THE ………THIEVES
CAN YOU GUESS WHO IS ALIBABA AND WHO ARE THE THIEVES? LET ME HEAR FROM YOU. More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Luxor, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Muslims, Queens of Egypt, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Alibaba, Egyptian men, Fabels, The Nile, Thieves
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WAKING UP NEXT TO THE PYRAMIDS
Visiting Egypt will always be an unforgettable experience, but when you see the Great Pyramid of Giza from your bed when you open you eyes it takes a few minute to become reality, to make you realize you are not dreaming. Waking up next … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Cairo, Egypt, Pharaohs, Pyramids, Tourism
Tagged Great Pyramid of Giza, Mena House Hotel, Pharaoh Khafu, WOW Moments
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PICTURE OF OF THE WEEK – MUDBRICKS
How long can bricks made of mud and straw last? A long, long time. This brick is from a structure in the Temple of Karnak which was built thousand of years go. The dry climate and little rain helped to preserve it. … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Temple of Karnak
Tagged Bricks, Climate, Construction, heat, Rain, Weather
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Egypt My Love 