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Cartouche

Treasures from the road: an Egyptian quest

One of my favorite finds during my travels is a unique piece of jewelry. One of my favorite pieces is the cartouche I purchased in Cairo with hieroglyphs on it.

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Edfu Temple

Photo of the day: study in cultures

I’ve chosen two photos that capture the culture of two ancient civilizations: the Mayan civilization in Mexico and the ancient Egyptian civilization in Egypt.

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The Sphinx

Egypt after the revolution

Egypt always held a sense of wonder for me. I discovered a land where time seems trapped between past and present and more different than anything I imagined.

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Fishing in the Nile

A Nile River cruise through Egypt

The Nile is the life blood of Egypt, flowing north from Central Africa. I enjoyed my cruise from Aswan to Luxor, exploring ancient temples and tombs along the way.

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Cairo Egypt

Exploring revolutionary Cairo

Cairo, Egypt is a sprawling metropolis of more than 17 million people, making it the largest city in Africa and one of the largest capital cities in the world.

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