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Category Archives: Egypt
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – A MATTER OF SIZE
What do you think – is it this small broom which is keeping the ancient column so clean? More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Egypt, Luxor, Travel
Tagged ancient history, Brooms, clean, columns, proportions, Size
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EGYPT – TRAVEL LIGHTLY!!!!
The definition of a Globetrotter is someone who travels widely and often. So after I travelled for three weeks from Aswan in Upper Egypt, via Luxor, via Cairo to Alexandria in Lower Egypt I thought I qualified – but there was a … Continue reading
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – A MATTER OF SIZE
What do you think – is the hat too small or the column too big? Left behind at the Temple of Luxor More from Egypt soon Brigitte
EGYPT – A VISIT TO REMEMBER
Returning from my third trip to Egypt I have many photos and stories to share. But I want to start by introducing you to an interesting man I met on two of my visits. He lives on the West Bank in Luxor, and earns his … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Islam, Luxor, Tourism, Travel
Tagged anger. disappointment, flyswatter, Revolution
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EGYPT – ANOTHER VISIT?
…………….yes another visit, my third visit! …. and this time I am not going through a travel agent, but, with the help of some friends, have made my own travel arrangements and reservations. I will spend 9 days in Luxor in Upper … Continue reading
Posted in Cairo, Egypt, Islam, Luxor, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Muslims, Tourism, Travel, Valley of the Kings
Tagged Abraham, celebrations, Eid al-Adha, Muslims, Ram, travelling single
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A COW, A CAT, A VULTURE – A GODDESS?
The sun was setting on a day I never wanted to end. The ruins of the temple started to throw their shadows on the long alleys before them, and as they had done for thousands of years would soon disappear into … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge:Big
BIG – In Ancient Egypt things were big, and the statues of Ramesses II (1303 BC – 1213 BC) are no exception – this one is located in Memphis in a small museum specially built for it. After more than 3000 years it still makes humans … Continue reading
GASOLINE – FILL IT UP!
Our tank was empty – we needed gas, and the only gas station anywhere near was the one located in the small village of Gorna, where we were passing through. There were cars in front of us waiting to get gas. I think we were … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Luxor, Travel
Tagged cars, danger driving, DPChallenge, fuel shortage, Gasoline, Postaday, safety
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CARPETS MADE IN EGYPT
The day we visited the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, and had lunch at The Saqqara Palm Club, nobody really felt like leaving the bus when it stopped in front of a big yellow building. Everyone was hot and tired. It was around … Continue reading
GIZA — LOOK WHAT IS WAITING FOR YOU
Empty chairs – beautiful empty chairs all waiting for events to come, for people to sit on them and admire the beautiful garden of the Mena House Oberoi Hotel. which is located near the Pyramids in Giza, near Cairo. – and if … Continue reading
Posted in Cairo, Egypt, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Chairs, Garden, Giza, Luxury Hotels, Pyramids
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Egypt My Love 