Category Archives: Egypt

PICTURE OF THE WEEK – SHAME ON US!

IS THIS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN HONOR THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS  FOR SHARING THEIR CULTURE WITH US? More from Egypt soon Brigitte

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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

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CAIRO – EATING WITH NAPOLEON III AND EMPRESS EUGENIE

Eating is really not the right word when going to the Saraya Gallery – Dining describes it better. And once you are in the restaurant I wonder if the French food they serve is what will impress you most. The restaurant is part of the Cairo … Continue reading

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WAITING FOR TOURISTS- PHOTO OF THE WEEK

The political upheaval over the last five years has reduced tourism in Egypt, but the crash  of the Russian plane over the Sinai a few month ago, resulting in  travel bans by Russia and the UK  has brought Egypt’s tourism to a … Continue reading

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – EVERLASTING BEAUTY

THIS BEAUTIFUL SMILE CAPTURED THOUSAND OF YEARS AGO IS STILL WELCOMING US IN THE TEMPLE OF KARNAK TODAY! More from Egypt soon Brigitte

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EGYPTIAN PALM TREES TURNING INTO ARMCHAIRS

There are 2600 different type of Palm Trees in the world, most of them grow in tropical or subtropical climates, and many of them can be found in Egypt. I love Palm trees because they always bring up images of … Continue reading

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HAPPY NEW YEAR WITH FLOWERS FROM EGYPT

          More From Egypt in 2016 Brigitte

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TO EGYPT WITH LOVE —-

THIS YEAR THE CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE BIRTH OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ARE OBSERVED ON THE SAME DAY –  DECEMBER 24 AND I WISH ALL MY FRIENDS IN EGYPT                 HAPPY MAWLID AL-NABI       More from Egypt soon Brigitte … Continue reading

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FROM EGYPT WITH LOVE –

          MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPPY NEW YEAR MAY ALL YOUR HOPES AND WISHES BE FULFILLED! More from Egypt in 2016     Brigitte      

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – WHAT A SHAME

We are fortunate that the Ancient Egyptians left us such wonders to admire as these beautiful column bases in the back courtyard in the Temple at Medina Habu on the West Bank of the Nile near Luxor Is leaving our … Continue reading

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