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Travel Tuesdays: March 2011
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Al Zaeem: Perhaps Luxor’s Best Koushary. Debate among scholars and Egyptian cooks contests whether or not koushary (pronounced koosh-ah-ree) is Egypt’s “national dish”. Certainly, koushary restaurants feed millions of Egyptians 365 days a year. No exaggeration. Young, old, poor and rich are nourished by this tasty dish that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. First into the take-away tub is the pasta, a mixture of tubuli. Finally, fried onions and chickpeas are sprinkled on top. Tubs are then sealed a...
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Travel Tuesdays: Secrets Unveiled at Dendara
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Secrets Unveiled at Dendara. In wanton imitation of Dr. Hawass, who has achieved literary fame with an untold number of 'secret' articles and at least five 'secret' books ( Secrets from the Sand. Secrets of the Pharaohs. Secrets of the Sphinx. Zahi Hawass's Secret Egypt: A Travel Guide. And the ultimate, limited edition A Secret Voyage: Love, Magic and Mysteries in the Realm of the Pharaohs. In 1873-74, was "bewildered" by what she saw. She wrote,. The goddess Nut (pronounced 'Newt') stretches across bre...
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Travel Tuesdays: The Ghost of Howard Carter
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The Ghost of Howard Carter. It took Carter seven years to find the tomb and ten years to excavate it. Fascinating photographs of the work, taken by Harry Burton, are displayed throughout the house along with a few letters from his rais. Crew captain) to Carter in England. Who founded excavation standards for Egyptian archaeology. Some of Carter's notes, photographs and drawings are spread across the dining room table and buffet, which is a very plausible re-creation of an archaeologist's dining room.
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Travel Tuesdays: The Potters of Garagous
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The Potters of Garagous. A worn sign told us that we had found it. "Here is the Pottery" it said, with the subtext "Congratulations, you found the place! Venturing off the main byways of Egypt to find something specific, rather than just taking in the view, can be a challenge. Yet finding the potters of Garagous, a village 27 km North of Luxor, was remarkably straightforward. After his route diverged from our own, we were hailed by another service. Taxi driver who spotted the hawaga. In another zone, pla...
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Travel Tuesdays: The Best Little Fair in Ontario
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The Best Little Fair in Ontario. Acton Fall Fair Photos (text to follow). I missed the name of this bird, but her head plumes reminded me of a hat that Elizabeth Taylor wore. The stunning plumage on several of the chickens could inspire fashion designers. Every fair has its midway yet here I saw rides I have not seen before. Jumbo" is more my style. Sunday, September 18, 2011. I bet that turkey is keeping an eye on the calendar. How many chopping days to Christmas? September 18, 2011 at 11:24 AM. Travel ...
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Travel Tuesdays: Tod Temple: The Preciousness is in the Details
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Tod Temple: The Preciousness is in the Details. He had another just outside the north wall of Karnak temple. To the South, on the west bank of the Nile, the god lived at Armant; while on the east bank he also had a temple at Tod (pronounced 'toad'). In fact, the chapel was a mammissi. Or birth house. At other sites, Dendara in particular, the mammissi. Was a separate building within the sacred precinct, but they were also built as chapels within a temple. Mammissi. At Sakara, a solar temple. Symbol of li...
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Travel Tuesdays: April 2011
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An Empress and a Saint in the Desert. Except for the presence of electricity that powers the water pump and the shrine's lamps, a visit to the monastery of Saint Tawdros feels very ascetic. On this particular Tuesday, we were the only visitors until the arrival of an important church official and six engineers who came to discuss the renewal of the church. But most certainly she would be pleased with the peacefulness and sanctity of the place. WHERE TO FIND ME. Reflections in the Nile Blog. The original ...
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Travel Tuesdays: September 2011
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The Best Little Fair in Ontario. Acton Fall Fair Photos (text to follow). I missed the name of this bird, but her head plumes reminded me of a hat that Elizabeth Taylor wore. The stunning plumage on several of the chickens could inspire fashion designers. Every fair has its midway yet here I saw rides I have not seen before. Jumbo" is more my style. Sunday, September 18, 2011. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Best Little Fair in Ontario. People, Places, and Things. Arabic, Kilma bi Kilma. More than a year...
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Sandstime: January 2011
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Time the Final Frontier. These are the days of the Time Traveller. His lifetime mission - to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and civilizations; to boldly go just about anywhere! Sunday, January 23, 2011. The risks of time travel include disorientation and a sense of loss of what was – just a moment before – a comfortable convenience. As can the latest Canadian music from CBC Radio 3. Http:/ radio3.cbc.ca/. The fountain is somewhat unusual! With working and well balanced equipment - this ...
