Category Archives: Egypt

Weekly Photo Challenge: Good Morning!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Barbara

When we went to Egypt on our honeymoon in April 2011 we climbed to the top of Mount Sinai in the middle of the night so as to see the sun rise at the top.

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge; Rainbow Colours

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Barbara

I’ve never taken part in this photo challenge before, but the topic Rainbow Colours, well that’s me 🙂 My handbag, my purse, my laptop bag, my coat, all my clothes are rainbow colours, and the colour scheme in my house … Continue reading →

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Hot air balloon trip in Luxor, Egypt

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Barbara

While on honeymoon in Egypt in April 2011 we were booked to go on a dawn hot air balloon trip over The Valley of the Kings, Luxor and Karnak temples just across the Nile from Luxor.  Looking at the news … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Mountains

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Barbara

My personal travel theme seems to currently be Egypt, and the highest mountain I have climbed (in the middle of the night led by a local Bedouin who we named ‘mountain goat boy’) was Mount Sinai in the Sinai Peninsula.  … Continue reading →

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The last photos before I broke my camera! An Egret Dancing

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Barbara

Full of excitement with having my new super camera with a 24x zoom (Panasonic DMC FZ62), I brought it everywhere with me in Egypt.  I had it in my handbag in it’s case that came with it, so I expected … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 13, 2013 by Barbara

Originally posted on Day One:
Wilson would love travelling in this!   When I realised I was going to be able to go with Peter on his annual winter holiday in the sun (Nobody wants their garden done in January)…

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Egypt, an experience beyond my wildest dreams, Part 1; Cairo

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Barbara

  When I realised I was going to be able to go with Peter on his annual winter holiday in the sun (Nobody wants their garden done in January) I was so excited to be going back to Egypt. This … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Transportation

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Barbara

I love cycling, and I love bicycles.  Here are some I’ve taken  on our travels, not all suitable for transportation! Addendum Another bike abroad, this time at the Rembrant Memorial in Amsterdam  C1995 🙂 To find out more about this … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Hot

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Barbara

When our summer finally comes and we’re hiding from the noonday sun, it is hard to imagine ever being able to wear jeans, let alone woolly jumpers, hats, scarves & gloves.  When the frost stays on the ground all day … Continue reading →

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Shoes – The perfect antidote to a rainy Wednesday

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Barbara

This is my second post about shoes If you have read my first post : Shoes – The perfect antidote to a rainy Monday, you will probably not believe what I am about to write… My other favourite shoes are … Continue reading →

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