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Category Archives: Egypt
EGYPT’S LOSS – NEW YORK’S GAIN
You might be as surprised, as I was, to learn that Lady Liberty (the Statue of Liberty) became America’s symbol of freedom by accident. She was born in Egypt, and was meant to stand at the Northern Entrance of the … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Government, Port Said
Tagged American Civil War, Cotton, English, French, Gamal Abdal Nasser, Statue of Liberty, Suez Canal
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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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PHOTO OF THE WEEK- SEEING CLEARLY
DO YOU THINK THESE WOMAN SEE THE WORLD AS CLEARLY AS YOU AND I? …………..OR MAYBE NOT SEEING CLEARLY THEY HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF NOT SEEING WHAT THEY DON’T LIKE? More from Egypt soon Brigitte
CRAFTS OF CAIRO FOR SALE IN NEW YORK CITY
Recently I wrote a blog about the GARBAGE CITY in Cairo. Today I want to give you information about an organization called ‘HANDS ALONG THE NILE’ which helps the Zabbaleens, the garbage collectors, sell their hand crafted goods here in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Cairo, Egypt, Garbage city
Tagged Crafts, Garbage City Cairo, New York, Sale, Zabbaleen
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT IN CAIRO?
If you are looking for an apartment in Cairo, to rent or buy, don’t ignore these ads……. and DON’T let their appearance put you off…… Maadi and Zamalek are very desirable neighborhoods……. and if you don’t see what you are looking … Continue reading
CAIRO’S NIGHTLIFE
Not knowing Cairo well, what was there to do at night. LA BODEGA was the answer. The receptionist in my hotel in Zamalek told me that LA BODEGA was in walking distance. Located at 157, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, one of … Continue reading
Posted in Cairo, Egypt, HABIBTI YA MASR, Restaurants. Dining
Tagged Expats, La Bodega, Nightlife, Smoking-not smoking?, Trendy, Zamalek
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CAIRO’S GARBAGE CITY – THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
The last time I wrote about the Garbage City in Cairo – and today I want to tell you what is hidden behind Cairo’s waste. It is The Monastery of St. Simon the Cobbler, who lived towards the end of the tenth … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Cairo, Egypt, Garbage city, Religion
Tagged Christians, Church, Cops, Mountains, Pope Shenouda III, Stone Carvings
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EGYPT’S PAST – IT IS A MATTER OF SIZE
Once upon a time – here stood – at the Ramessuem on the West Bank in Luxor – a statue of Ramses II. When the 69 feet statue, weighing more than 1,000 tons, yes 1000 tons, fell, it broke into … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, HABIBTI YA MASR, Luxor, Pharaohs, Travel
Tagged Broken Pieces, Granite, Ramses II, Statue
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RECYCLING – NOT A NEW IDEA IN CAIRO
…but a way of life. I am talking about Manshiyat Naser also known as the Garbage city. It is not on the itinerary of places to visit by tourist. But on my third visit to Cairo it was on mine. The … Continue reading
Posted in Cairo, Egypt, Garbage city
Tagged Garbage, Manshiyat Naser, Natural Resources, Planet, Recycling
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EGYPT’S TOURISTS – PHOTO OF THE WEEK
EVEN IF FOREIGN TOURISTS HAVE ABANDONED EGYPT AT THIS TIME……. THERE ARE EGYPTIAN TOURISTS, LIKE THIS COUPLE, VISITING THE PYRAMIDS. More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Cairo, Egypt, Pyramids, Tourism
Tagged Ancient Egypt, Family, Giza, Tourism
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Egypt My Love 