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Category Archives: Tourism
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
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
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – LOVE AND HEARTBREAK
LOVE and HEARTBREAK have no passport and no nationality, therefore they live everywhere! More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Tourism, Travel
Tagged couples, love, nationality, passports, relationships
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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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NEFERTITI – QUEEN OF EGYPT REBORN A 100 YEARS AGO
If you are in Berlin between December 6, 2012 and April 13. 2013, you can meet the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaton (1353 -1336 B.C.) Today on December 6, 2012, in honor of the centenary of the discovery of the … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Pharaohs, Tourism, Travel
Tagged beautiful bust, Berlin, bust of queen nefertiti, egyptian queen, Germany, Museum, Nefertiti, pharaoh akhenaton, travel, vacation
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VISITING EGYPT IS SAFE AGAIN!
Since the Revolution in 2011 we were warned not to travel to Egypt because it was dangerous. We heard stories about tourists being kidnapped, harassed and pictures on the television of gangs battling in the streets made us believe it … Continue reading
Egypt My Love 