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Category Archives: Luxor
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
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Pharaohs
Tagged Ancient Temples, Garbage, Medina Habu, Respect, tourists, water
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MEDINA HABU – WHERE IS THE TOILET?
Tourists are always concerned about where the bathrooms are. And it is one of the details tour guides never forget to mention – I suppose it makes people feel comfortable and avoids unnecessary delays. The morning I visited Medina Habu* I was not … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Bath Houses, Europe, France, Medina Habu, New Kingdom, Ramesses III, Toilet. Bathroom
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – NO FACE NEEDED
The thousand of years since Pharaoh Ramses II was alive have robbed his statue in the Temple of Karnak of its face – but even without it, he has lost none of his might! Time has been kinder to his wife who is … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Art, Egypt, Luxor, Pharaohs, Temple of Karnak
Tagged Ancient Egypt, Chief Qujeen, Power, Ramses II, Statues, Temple of Karnak
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – KARNAK TEMPLE AT NIGHT
When visiting Egypt a must see always is the Temple of Karnak in Luxor. And I am sure that most of you who have visited Egypt did see this wonderful testimony of the Ancient World. But did you see it at night? – The Sound … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Pharaohs, Temple of Karnak
Tagged Karnak, Magic, Mystery of Ancient Temples, Nightlife, Pharaoh
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – GOODBYE ABAN
On the way back from the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, near Luxor our bus had stopped in front of the Papyrus Institute, where beautiful images of Ancient Egypt, reproduced by local artist on papyrus, were sold. After about an … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Politics, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Ancient Egypt Art, Fly Swatter, Paintings, Papyrus, tourists
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – MARKET DAY
EVERY TUESDAY AND SATURDAY IT’S MARKET DAY IN QARANA, A SMALL VILLAGE ON THE WEST BANK ……….AND DON’T WORRY — EVERYTHING IS ORGANIC!!!! HOUSEWIVES ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE THE SAME – CRITICAL AND CHOOSY! NO TOMATOES HAVE EVER TASTED BETTER – RIPE AND JUICY … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Food, Luxor, Mothers
Tagged Chickens, Ducks, Housewives, Onions, Oranges, Organic Food, Peppers, Tomatoes
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE = HOUSING
The Pyramids and temples had architecturally something in common, but the houses standing side by side along the Nile on the West Bank near Luxor today – DON’T! More from Egypt soon Brigitte
EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – TAKING A BATH
WHO NEEDS A BATHROOM WHEN YOU HAVE THE NILE? More from Egypt soon Brigitte
PICTURE OF THE DAY – DAISIES
DAISIES GROW EVERYWHERE …….HERE THEY ARE HUGGING THE TREES IN THE WINTER PALACE HOTEL IN LUXOR – EGYPT More From Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Egypt, Luxor
Tagged Birds, Daisies, Garden, Sunshine, Trees, Winter Palace Luxor
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – CROSSING THE NILE
THE QUICKEST WAY TO GO FROM THE EAST BANK OF THE NILE IN LUXOR, WHERE THE FAMOUS TEMPLE OF KARNAK IS LOCATED – ATTRACTING THOUSANDS OF VISITORS EVERY YEAR – TO THE WEST BANK TO VISIT HE VALLEY OF THE KINGS … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Luxor, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Pharaohs, Sailing, Tourism, Travel, Valley of the Kings
Tagged Boats, Ferries, Motorboar, Sailing, The Nile, water
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