Category Archives: Travel

Christmas in Egypt

  Christmas in Egypt by Nermin Sami and Jimmy Dunn Because of the time the Holy Family spent in Egypt with the infant Jesus, Christmas is a very special celebration in Egypt. In Egypt, Copts, who are Egypt’s traditional Christians, … Continue reading

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Egypt’s Daily Life – Seeing Clearly???

If I was Egyptian I would like to be man. Why?  I like to see clearly and I don’t know if I could if I was the lady taking a buggy ride while visiting the Pyramids – but I suppose it’s … Continue reading

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Egypt no longer on US State Deparment travel warning list

Ahram Online , Wednesday 23 Nov 2016 File Photo: This Aug. 30, 2015, photo, shows camels resting between rides with their owners against the backdrop of the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. (Photo: AP)   Egypt’s tourism minister Yahia Rashed hailed … Continue reading

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Pahraoh Ramses II – Even the Great Can Fall

Ramses II was one of Egypt’s longest reigning pharaohs – over 65 years – he died when he was in his 90s. His statues, bigger than life, bigger than anything, can be found all over Egypt. But even the biggest can … Continue reading

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Ancient Mymmy discovered near Luxor

Ancient Egyptian mummy discovered ‘in very good condition’ Spanish archaeologists find remains in tomb said to date from between 1075BC and 664BC near Luxor in southern Egypt Sarcophagus containing the mummy that has been found near Luxor. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images … Continue reading

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Luxor Temple – People or Ants?

How small we humans look compared to images the Ancient Egyptians left of themselves.   More from Egypt soon Brigitte

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Egypt’s Palm – Trees Dead or Alive

Palm Trees are my favorite kind of tree and when I think of a palm tree I see sunny beaches and long to go on vacation. Or during a hurricane I admire their strength when they resist the forces of the … Continue reading

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – TRUE SMILES ARE FOREVER

Despite the ravages of time during a few thousand years – they have not robbed this royal statue of her beauty, her youth or her smile – a smile really is forever! More from Egypt soon Brigitte      

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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – HOLDING YOUR HEAD UP HIGH

Since ancient times in many countries like India, Africa, Egypt and the southern states in the US, just to name a few, people transported – balanced – goods on to top of their head. And in Egypt today it is a way to carry something … Continue reading

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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – EVERY BIT HELPS!

When this mother standing on the banks of the Nile saw our boat come closer she send her two boys in a rowing boat to meet us and offer us some fruit and a few trinkets .   We didn’t want fruit or … Continue reading

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