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Category Archives: Children
Egypt’s Daily Life – Grandmothers
“Thanks Heaven – not only for little girls – but for Grandmothers too. And Grandmother – I know because I am one myself – are mothers who have turned into a lumps of love. With unconditional devotion they cuddle, … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Egypt, Mothers, Travel
Tagged Adoration, Family, Grandmother, Unconditional Love
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – EVERY BIT HELPS!
When this mother standing on the banks of the Nile saw our boat come closer she send her two boys in a rowing boat to meet us and offer us some fruit and a few trinkets . We didn’t want fruit or … Continue reading
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
WHAT DO YOU WANT? WHY ARE YOU TAKING MY PICTURE? WHERE DO YOU COME FROM? WHY DID YOU COME HERE? NO, I’M NOT LIKE YOU What do you think she wants to tell us? Please leave a comment ***************** … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Egypt, Muslims, Travel
Tagged children, Foreign Customs, Foreign lands, Hope
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CAIRO – LIVING AMONG THE DEAD
The incessantly honking cars on Cairo’s street don’t slow down or stop their horns to pay their respect when passing El Arafa – The City of the Dead. I was astounded to see a graveyard (4 miles long) be part of this vibrant metropolis … Continue reading
Posted in Book of the Dead, Cairo, Children, Egypt, Government, Muslims, Travel
Tagged cars, Cemetery, City of the Dead, Death, earthquake, Tombs, Urbanization
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SHOPPING – PICTURE OF THE WEEK
I hope she doesn’t have far to go! More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Children, Egypt, Islam, Mothers, Muslims, Parenthood, Religion
Tagged Donkeys, Headscarf, Muslim Women, Weekly Market, Young Men
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – A FAMILY PICNIC
It is the only tree around but it is all this Egyptian family needs to enjoy a day out. And for extra relief from the heat a trench dug around the trunk of the tree does the trick — plus for anyone wanting … Continue reading
EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE — THE PAST AND THE FUTURE
WHEN WE THINK OF ANCIENT TEMPLES, AND BURIAL SITES LIKE THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS, TOURISTS COME TO MIND. WE SEE BUSES SPITTING OUT GROUPS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE COME FROM FAR AWAY TO CATCH A CLIMPSE OF THE PAST. I … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Children, Egypt, Government, Parenthood, Tourism, Travel
Tagged BUSES, History, MEDINA HABY, RAMSES III, SCHOOL. CHILDREN, TEACHERS, Temples
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – CHILDREN CAN SLEEP ANYWHERE!
….AND THEY HAVE GUARDIAN ANGELS ALL OVER THE WORLD! More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Cairo, Children, Egypt
Tagged children, dreams, El Basha Motorcicles, Guardian Angels
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ANCIENT EGYPT LOOTED
Since the revolution in January 2011 many Egyptians have no work and have no way of supporting their families – desperate situations often lead to desperate measures – one is looting ancient sites, and becoming part of the illicit … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Art, Children, Egypt, Politic
Tagged Antiquities Trade, Dashur, Dr. Monica Hanna, Google Imaging, ICPEA, Looting, Mafia, Mallawi
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SNOW IN CAIRO?
When we think of Cairo – the Sphinx, the Pyramids, sunshine and warm weather – come to mind. But this week there was no sunshine and it was not warm – IT SNOWED! Something that has not happened for over one … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Cairo, Children, Egypt, HABIBTI YA MASR, Pyramids, Uncategorized
Tagged camels, children, Joy, Khufu, Pyramids, Snow, Snowmen, warm weather, Winter
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Egypt My Love 