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CAIRO – PHOTO OF THE WEEK –

SHOPPING FOR SPICES                            This is the famous Khan El-Khalili Bazaar – it is not just a place for the tourists to shop- as you can see the locals come here too!                                          More from Egypt soon                                              Brigitte

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FELUCCAS – CRUISING ON THE NILE –

A Felucca is a fast, narrow sailing ship which was used  in the Mediterranean and by the Ancient Egyptians. It is made of wood and counts on the wind to move it up and down the Nile. Today motor boats have replaced many … Continue reading

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CAIRO’S ROOF TOPS

On my first visit to Cairo, I arrived around 5 pm, the drive from the airport through snail paced traffic gave me plenty of time to look around. Looking up at the buildings around us, there were many mushroom looking shapes peeking over … Continue reading

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CAMELS – A PLACE TO SLEEP

Yes, this man is sleeping on the job? He is one of the policemen stationed near the Pyramids to protect them – well, lucky for the Pyramids the camel is very alert! Sitting on a camel is not very comfortable. … Continue reading

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BREAD – THE STAPLE OF EGYPTIAN LIFE

The most potent symbol of Egyptian Life is Bread. They call it Aish Baladi, pocket bread, and it looks like the Pita Bread we can buy here. But it is a little bigger and the texture is lighter, and very fluffy. I had the … Continue reading

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GIZA AND THE PERFUME PALACE

Giza brings up images of the Pyramids –  and yes, that is why the world goes to Giza. But there is a treasure,  especially for women, which  after the visit to the Pyramids, no one should miss. It is the … Continue reading

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CAIRO – EATING A PIGEON

                                                           157 –  26 July Street, Cairo 1111 – tel. +-20227359640 If you don’t know what Abou El Sid is and you can’t read the  signs written in Arabic, it is hard to know that the two huge doors, which could have been the entrance … Continue reading

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CAIRO – DINING WITH A PACHA

No, it is not just a name. It all started a long time ago with a real Pacha from Upper Egypt. who dreamed of having a floating palace on the Nile to live out his remaining years. Determined to fulfill his … Continue reading

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CAIRO – THERE IS MORE THAN TAHRIR SQAURE

Since the revolution in January of 2011 the pictures of Tahrir Square have become the image of Cairo for the world.  But during my recent visit I found a different Cairo. A peaceful Cairo where people go about their daily life, and don’t … Continue reading

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CAIRO – TRAVELLING BY TAXI

“Would you like the Hotel Car?” the receptionist wanted to know when I asked for a taxi.  “No, I would like a taxi, no special car.” “That will take about 10 minutes.”  she said looking me over.  “That’s fine, I will … Continue reading

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