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Egypt – A Place Of Contrasts

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Brigitte Nioche

The rooftop of the Hotel Fairmont in Cairo looked reassuring, architecturally beautiful and  well-kept – in contrast the roof tops of the houses surrounding the hotel was another story……….. More from Egypt soon! Brigitte

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK – SHAME ON US!

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Brigitte Nioche

IS THIS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN HONOR THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS  FOR SHARING THEIR CULTURE WITH US? More from Egypt soon Brigitte

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – WHAT A SHAME

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Brigitte Nioche

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 →

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RECYCLING – NOT A NEW IDEA IN CAIRO

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Brigitte Nioche

…but a way of life. I am talking about Manshiyat Naser also known as the Garbage city. It is not on the itinerary of places to visit by tourist. But on my third visit to Cairo it was on mine. The … Continue reading →

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CAIRO’S ROOF TOPS

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Brigitte Nioche

On my first visit to Cairo, I arrived around 5 pm, the drive from the airport through snail paced traffic gave me plenty of time to look around. Looking up at the buildings around us, there were many mushroom looking shapes peeking over … Continue reading →

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