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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – SIDE BY SIDE

MODERN CARS AND OLD TRADITIONS WALKING-DRIVING SIDE BY SIDE                       A man and his wife taking a stroll on a street in Cairo More from Egypt soon Xh Brigitte  

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LIFE IS NOT FAIR – PICTURE OF THE WEEK

          WOW! Look at that……. How long will it take these two man to move all those bags of cement with that little cart? Poor Donkey…. More from Egypt soon Brigitte

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EGYPT

To close this year and to wish my friends in Egypt a brighter future and peace, I am sharing my memories…………. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY – MAY 2014 BRING PEACE TO THE WORLD!!!!! BRIGITTE                                           

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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

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EGYPT HAS CLEARED ANOTHER HURDLE!

With Mohammed Mursi no longer head of state – with interim President Adly Mansour sworn in – with promises of a new constitution – with promises of new elections soon – may these fireworks of July 3rd, 2013 be an omen for a HAPPIER … Continue reading

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EGYPT’S ROYAL PALACE OR DISNEYLAND?

Winding our way through Cairo’s traffic, we were finally on the road to Alexandria. After two hours we reached the outskirts of town, closer to the famous Corniche, a water front promenade that runs for 10 miles along the Mediterranean.  When … Continue reading

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EGYPT’S STRONG TIES

The rope used in Egypt to tie things down must be stronger than anywhere else….  ………………because it is used sparingly to hold down big loads of tomatoes, cotton, and vegetables which are transported at high speed to their destination.                                                                    … Continue reading

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CAIRO – TRAVELLING BY TAXI

“Would you like the Hotel Car?” the receptionist wanted to know when I asked for a taxi.  “No, I would like a taxi, no special car.” “That will take about 10 minutes.”  she said looking me over.  “That’s fine, I will … Continue reading

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