THIS MAN IS RUNNING AMONG THE CARS ON THE HIGHWAY TRYING TO SELL PACKAGES OF TISSUES
I DIDN’T NEED ANY, BUT WHO CAN RESIST THAT SMILE?
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Brigitte
…………….IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT MEN, LIKE THE TWO SITTING ON
THE LEFT, HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BUILT COLUMNS LIKE THESE THOUSAND OF YEARS AGO
…….WITHOUT CRANES, LIFTS AND OTHER MECHANICAL, MODERN EQUIPMENT.
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Brigitte
The photo I posted a few days ago of a statue of Ramses II at Karnak Temple in Luxor made him look like a giant. But it is a small giant compared to the statues he had built of himself at Abu Simbel, in Nubia, Southern Egypt.
During his reign (he was a 19th dynasty Pharaoh) in the 13th century BC two massive rock temples were carved out of a mountainside, to be lasting monuments for himself and his favorite queen, Queen Nefertari. The construction lasted about 20 years.
Their purpose was to impress – intimidate – Egypt’s southern neighbors, to show the might of Egypt and to reinforce the statues of Egyptian religion in the region – not underestimating Ramses II measure of ego and pride. And looking at the four colossal seated statues of Pharaoh Ramses II there can be no doubt about the image he had of himself.
When during the construction of the Aswan High Dam the rising waters of the Nile threatened to submerge the temples. international donations made it possible to safe the site. The preservation of the Abu Simbel Temples began in 1964 and was completed in 1968 at a cost of USD $80 million. The stones were cut into large blocks. dismantled and reassembled in a new location – 56 meter higher and 200 meter back from the river – by many considered one of the greatest triumphs of archaeological engineering, and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today Ramses II, besides welcoming thousands of tourists, looks with authority over Lake Nasser, over the waters that once threatened to submerge him and his temples.
During his 67 year reign, he and the statues he had built of himself were bigger than life – and now in his afterlife, thousands of years later, he is still bigger than life!
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Brigitte
………….OR ARE THESE TOURISTS MIDGETS ?
This Statue of Ramses II is standing at Karnak Temple. The small statue between
his legs is his son.
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Cairo Outdoor Market
IS THIS MAN BUYING OR SELLING?
WHATEVER IT IS – HIS FRIEND DOES NOT THINK THE BLUE “JELLABIYA” SUITS
HIM VERY WELL!!
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Brigitte
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 my two months stay in Egypt, fathers are not involved in the daily care of their children.
I was surprised never to see a man hold his son or daughter, or walk on street with them holding their hand. But they are quick to tell you how many children they have, and when with great pride they show you their photos, it seems like they alone are responsible for their existence – well, we know better – don’t we?
MOTHERHOOD is still a woman’s prerogative and always will be!
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Brigitte
EVEN IF FOREIGN TOURISTS HAVE ABANDONED EGYPT AT THIS TIME…….
THERE ARE EGYPTIAN TOURISTS, LIKE THIS COUPLE, VISITING THE PYRAMIDS.
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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 visit.
No, it is not red and it does not part anymore, as according to the bible, it did for the Israelites to help them escape from slavery in Egypt. It is the most beautiful shade of blue and the gentle waves change to an emerald-green closer to the shore.
The drive from Cairo was easy and I was surprised how quickly we had reached the Red Sea. It was not long before I asked to stop the car – I couldn’t wait to feel the water – off came my shoes and I waded in as far as the stony shore allowed. It was a WOW moment!
Continuing our drive along the shore, I saw white and blue styrofoam boxes lined up on the side of the highway.
Fish dangling over them told by passers-by that they can buy fresh fish – yes, catch of the day – right from the Red Sea a few feet away.
And not only could one buy fish but it could be eaten right then and there, grilled over an open fire. We gave our pick to a young man who was in charge of the cooking, and went to sit down at a small table under a straw roof and waited. The smell drifting over from the grill made me impatient and hungry.
Finally it came – 
the boy put a plate in front of me, but nothing else – no knife or folk. For a moment I thought he will still bring it, but he didn’t. “Do you mind eating with your fingers?” my companion asked while he was digging into his firs victim. I caught myself quickly, “No……. not at all. It makes it more tasty” and with that I took the first fish apart – and at the end of the meal I really enjoyed my “finger-licking” way of eating fish. What kind of fish was it? I don’t know. I never asked, but it was delicious!
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Brigitte
….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 picture.
He shrugged his shoulders, took the cigarette out of his mouth and stood in front of his store.
Seeing the surrender and hopelessness in his eyes I was sorry I had asked to take a picture. I felt like he was saying, “There – another poor tourist who knows nothing about our world, our life, our country, our problems – but is taking photos.”
Shukran and smiling at him did not help – it is customers he needs. More tourists, many more tourists who buy his sweets and take pictures – but when will they be back?????
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Sugar Cane Fields with the Valley of the Kings in the Background
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 be can change. These places have been there for thousands of years – and they will be there long after all this turmoil is over.
The Desert Near Aswan
Sugar Cane Fields on the West Bank near Luxor
Palm Tree Plantation near Sakkara
Kitchener’s Island
Botanical Park near Aswan
Cairo, the Nile and its
Feluccas
Cruising through the Cataracts near Aswan
Pleasure Boat Cruising on the Nile
A Thousand Year old Tree offering relief from the sun
Amun Ra – the Sun God worshipped by Ancient Egypt still makes the sun set at night and rise in the morning!
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