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    Visit to a Nubian home

    Egypt

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    Kanye taking a well deserved break in the main living area after showing us around the house. The sand floor is replaced with fresh sand from just outside the back door every year. by: samp Views[398] The view looking south at dusk from the roof of the house, made from mud-bricks. There is very little rain in this part of the world so the thick mud-bricks work well to keep out the intense summer heat and sand storms, by: samp Views[914] Nubian pets otherwise known as Nile Crocodiles - when they are little older they will be mummified and sold as good luck / protection talisman for your home. by: samp Views[1009] Our host 'Kanye' describing the woven art works on the walls by: samp Views[458] Our Nubian hosts shy but cheeky nieces checking us strangers out from the door way by: samp Views[436]
     

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    Tuesday, 8 Nov 2011 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I went on a grand trip last year, filled with adventure and discovery. One of my favorite places was Egypt, once you head downwards from Cairo and into the ‘real’ Egypt, there was such an amazing wealth of culture, color and beauty. My wife and I where ... Read more >
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