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Nubian Girl Egypt

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This Nubian girl seemed to be the only person around as we wandered through this village on the bank of the Nile across from Aswan.  She was rather shy, but she also wanted her photo taken.  I’m glad she did.

Egypt was one of those countries where many, many people did not [...]

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Landscapes – Egyptian Fellucas

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Most people who have traveled to Egypt have had some experience with a felluca.  We were in Aswan when we decided to take a felluca ride on the Nile.  We didn’t do the overnight ride, because it was cold, but we did experience it.  What I liked the most was the views.  We [...]

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Bulgar for Breakfast and Beyond!

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Bulgar is man’s oldest recorded use of wheat. Bulgur is made by soaking and cooking the whole wheat kernel, drying it and then removing part of the bran and cracking the remaining kernel into small pieces. Its uses are numerous from salads to soup, from breads to desserts. It is a nutritious extender and thickener [...]

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Egyptian Breakfast

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Flat bread, cheese, canned meat, peppers, greens, and tomatoes are some of the things that make up a typical Egyptian breakfast.  That and the ubiquitous glass of tea is certainly all you need to get your motor running each morning.