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Category Archives: HABIBTI YA MASR
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – WAS RAMSES II REALLY THAT TALL?
………….OR ARE THESE TOURISTS MIDGETS ? This Statue of Ramses II is standing at Karnak Temple. The small statue between his legs is his son. More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in HABIBTI YA MASR, Luxor, Pharaohs, Temple of Karnak, Tourism
Tagged Ancient Egypt, Fathers, Luxor, Midgets, Ramses II, tourists
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EGYPT’S MOTHERS
Statistics in Egypt show that a million children are born every year. It could even be more because in rural areas not all children are registered. Yes, that is a lot of children. They need love and care, and from what I observed during … Continue reading
Posted in Children, HABIBTI YA MASR, Mothers, Parenthood
Tagged Child care, children, Fathers, Motherhood, Mothers, Pride, Sons and Daughters
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THE RED SEA – FISH ANYONE?
When in the news this morning they announced that American War ships are moving into the Red Seas, my heart skipped a beat – war ships? During my visit to Egypt last year my trip to the Red Sea was the highlight of my … Continue reading
Posted in Cairo, HABIBTI YA MASR, Politics, Restaurants. Dining
Tagged Cooking, Fish, food, Israelites, Red Sea, War ships, water
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TOURISM IN EGYPT ………
….WHERE HAVE ALL THE CUSTOMERS GONE?????…… IS THIS SHOP OWNER’S QUESTION TOO! His store, offering the most tempting sweets, is in the train station of Alexandria. I bought several packages of sticky goodies, and asked him if I could take his … Continue reading
Posted in Alexandria, HABIBTI YA MASR, Politic
Tagged Alexandria, Honey, Shop Owners, Stores, Sweets, tourists
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EGYPT’S SUNNIER SIDE
After seeing disturbing images from Egypt for the last few weeks, I think our nerves need a band-aid – and with the following photos I want to show another side of Egypt – peaceful and beautiful – which no regime – whoever they might … Continue reading
Posted in Boats, Cairo, HABIBTI YA MASR, Luxor, Luxor. Valley of the Kings
Tagged Amun RA, Cairo, Feluccas, nature, Peace, Sugar Cane, Sun God, Turmoil
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EGYPT’S WOMEN – PHOTO OF THE WEEK
FRIENDS NEED NO WORDS – ……….BUT ARE THESE FRIENDS WONDERING WHAT THEIR FATE WILL BE IN THE NEW EGYPT TO COME? More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in HABIBTI YA MASR, Politics
Tagged Connecting, Freedom, Friends, Peace, Stillness, Women's Rights
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EGYPT’S TEARS AND SUFFERING
What a sad day for Egypt and for everyone who loves this country. What happened? How is it possible that one of the world’s greatest and oldest civilization is facing such pain? Such confusion, and hate. Did it happen in the … Continue reading
Posted in Cairo, Egypt, Foreign Policy, Government, HABIBTI YA MASR, Islam, Muslims, Religion
Tagged Death and Hopelessness, Guns, Muslim Brotherhood, Pain, religion, Teargas, Tears
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QUEEN NEFERTITI IN PERSON
Today, a week ago at exactly this time I stood in front of Queen Nefertiti, in The Neue Museum in Berlin, Germany. There are things in life we wish for – and keep wishing for, and when they comes true … Continue reading
Posted in HABIBTI YA MASR, Pharaohs
Tagged Afterlife, Berlin, History, Museums, Perfection, Queens
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VISITING NEFERTITI – EGYPT’S MOST FAMOUS QUEEN
Already as a little girl, long before I knew where Egypt is or what it is, I saw pictures of Queen Nefertiti hanging in our school. She was the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Of course, we learned about her in school, and … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, HABIBTI YA MASR, Pharaohs
Tagged Archaeologists, Berlin, Egyptian Museum, excavation, Germany, Ludwig Borchard, Queen Nefertiti
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EGYPT’S MIGHTY PAST – HABIBTI YA MASR
KARNAK TEMPLE never loses its magic for me and I can not imagine a visit to Egypt without walking again through the GREAT HYPOSTYLE HALL. It is a humbling and exhilarating experience. Humbling because when gently touching one of the columns … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, HABIBTI YA MASR, Pharaohs, Temple of Karnak
Tagged columns, Great Hypostyle Hall, Seti I, Stones
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Egypt My Love 