I’m on a mini-blogcation while we catch up from the weeks activities of graduation (2 of them) and family. I’ve asked some of my favorite people who blog to give us a post that we can ponder and discuss. You won’t be disappointed this week as you read these. The first is from my friend, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Egypt’
Watching Out For Egypt
January 28th, 2011
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I’ve been watching all day long the unrest that is happening in Egypt. I was there in 2008 so many of the sites and locations that they are showing I’ve seen and know the location. More importantly, I have a friend there in Egypt that I’m very concerned about. I haven’t heard from him since [...]
Watercooler Wednesday-Meeting My Blog World
October 1st, 2008
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One of the joys of blogging has been the connections that I have made not only across the U.S., but across the world. My sphere of influence has grown immensley since meeting these friends through the blog you are reading now: ChrisfromCanada: Chris Vacher is from Orangeville, Ontario SimpleChristFollower: Paul Fowler is from Nova Scotia, [...]
Going Home—Texas Here I Come!
September 27th, 2008
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As I write this it is 4:30 AM in the morning. The morning calls to prayer from the Minarets have already sounded and we are on our way home to the US. If you think of us today-pray for us and our safe travels. It’s been an amazing journey to this land. One that I [...]
The Sacred Sites of Cairo
September 27th, 2008
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Today’s outing was to the religious sites of Cairo. We viewed a Coptic Christian Church (the hanging church as it’s called is built over an old Roman fort). The picture here was taken during the morning service. Notice the shaft of light coming down from the ceiling and illuminating the woman praying on the bench. [...]
In Memphis–Elvis Has Left The Building
September 26th, 2008
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We went to Memphis today–Memphis, Egypt (not Tennessee) and the original hard rocker (Ramses II) was in the house. This colossal statue of Ramses was here long before Elvis was a hunk of burning love. The statue was massive. This was a short trip to Memphis to see the temple and capital area. Memphis was [...]
Ramadan Nights
September 26th, 2008
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This trip has taken place during the month of Ramadan here in Egypt. Ramadan is a holy month for the Muslim religion where they fast during the day (from all food and water, sunrise to sunset) and then gather together at the end of the day and eat a meal together. It’s been a quiet [...]
The Biggest Dirt Storm Ever!
September 25th, 2008
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With an early departure out of Cairo this morning, we anticipated the 3 hour ride to be uneventful. However about 1.5 hour in we noticed the sky turning darker and more brown. What we were about to experience and you’ll see through the pictures is one of the worst sandstorms that I’ve ever seen. The [...]
So Long Aswan-Get Me Back To Cairo!
September 24th, 2008
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Today was one of the longest days of the trip so far. We have officially been here a week and now in the next 4 days we’ll be in 3 different hotel stays. So moving your luggage around and around gets a little bit tiresome. We really enjoyed the boat ride down the Nile. If [...]
