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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Wooden Bridge


The farmers here make pretty much everything they need themselves. In this case it was a bridge to get to the other side of the canal. Sometimes they are made from palm logs, sometimes concrete, sometimes from random scraps of wood.
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20 comments:

  1. IQ TransportNovember 15, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful shot...

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  2. KatarzynaNovember 15, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I want to visit egypt so bad. Lucky you.

    If I was to visit do you think it best that visit with a man for protection?

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  3. Maryanne Stroud GabbaniNovember 15, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Not so necessary to have a "man for protection" but Egypt is one of those places that I usually advise people to visit with either a friend who lives here or with a good tour the first time. It's pretty chaotic and most people may only speak a little English. I've been here for over 20 years and currently live with only a crazy menagerie for protection. Egypt is a very safe place.

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  4. BlossomFlowerGirlNovember 15, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Greetings from Australia.
    Lovely reflections - looks very inviting.
    Melbourne Daily Photo

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  5. DeMoNovember 15, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    You have a very nice blog!
    keep up the good work!

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  6. Adline WritesNovember 15, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Dear Maryanne, found your blog through Blogger's "blogs of note". Congrats on that by the way! Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed looking at your photos and thanks so much for sharing these wonderful glimpses at Egyptian life ;)

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  7. brattcatNovember 15, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    What a wonderful shot. Two of the children seem quite aware of you and your camera.

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  8. mindderNovember 15, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    thanks....

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  9. Dreamfarm GirlNovember 15, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    I feel so lucky to have found your blog and to be able to see your world of Egypt through your lens. beautiful shot. the water is such a pretty green!

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  10. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVENovember 15, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Now I live in city after looking at this picture I wanted to go to village

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  11. UnknownNovember 15, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    That is a beautiful picture. It is amazing to think of what people are able to do for themselves - I think in western society we have learned helplessness. We need an "expert" to come in and do everything for us.

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  12. Maryanne Stroud GabbaniNovember 15, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Kids here love having their picture taken and with a digital camera you can show them too. They get a real kick out of it.

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  13. Barrie And Lacy LindahlNovember 16, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    I've been around the world but never to Egypt, its on my bucket list. Check my blog out I think you might enjoy...
    www.thebarrielindahlfanclub.blogspot.com

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  14. picture-loverNovember 16, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    When u need something, u'll do everyting to get it. That's how the picture talked to me. Great picture.

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  15. Crazy People I've Worked WithNovember 16, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Wonderful pictures!

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  16. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Nice shot :o) It's wonderful to travel the world virtually through people's blogs and photos - even better to do it for real ...... Thank you for this great blog.

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  17. TeaNovember 16, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    This photo is wonderful. I'm going to follow your blog. I love exploring other cultures and wish I could do in person. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  18. alexNovember 16, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Good afternoon from Athens . Just yesterday I "visit" your blog and I found it very beautyful .
    Untile then , it is in my list !
    Please sorry me , but my english is not very good .
    Alex

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  19. rLn!November 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Your picture reminds me of my folks at Naselesele Village, where the Fijians there are also very ingenuous at making make-shift this or that.

    Has the Western culture got a grip in the rural areas, or is the slower pace and traditional culture still pretty evident?

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  20. seo servicesNovember 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    is that a strong bridge. its scary thou. i think it cant handle a lot of person crossing it.

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