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It appears that the east bank Corniche has gotten a major overhaul and it looks great from what I can see, but I'm curious about the west bank.
I was last in Luxor staying on the west bank for 2...
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5 days have past Hawkeye since your post so it seems like the answer is no. I have a feeling the governance do not think tourists travel to the West Bank except for those in tourist buses on guided...
It would seem that the Authorities are taking seriously the threat of the spread of Covid 19 as the Police closed the Corniche to all pedestrians last night from 11.30 pm onwards - so no celebrations...
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Good point A4, but as a wise Red Indian once said It's not the journey ahead that wears you out, it's the grain of
sand in your shoe In this case it's trains, planes and automobiles.
Oh! and a small...
Debate going on re dual pricing etc. what about preferential treatment.
As a foreigner living in Luxor I am allowed to go where many Egyptians are not. I can enter a hotel without showing ID or being...
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I find the subject not worth giving my brain any space or time to even ponder it.
My life's is to short I have far larger things to ponder..
ie: 'perpetual motion, the tick-tock alternating and...
What is happening to ex pat's in Egypt that live on tourist visa's and not residents visa's, in fact what happens even if you have a residents visa, are you being invited for your Covid Vaccination,...
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Blacksheep can you give us the number you called please?
Dial 15335
You then choose Customer services followed by English.
I called on a Friday and got through within minutes.
Hope you OK Carrie...
My friend was stopped in the street today and asked had she heard anything from the guy that lives on the third floor. Obviously she said no as neither of us has spoken to him since he moved in a few...
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May I once again reiterate that I was not referring to that man or you.
Just a general observation that every one should always be very careful of what is put out there, it can and often does, cause...
Love it.....
So I thought I would while away the day, by doing all those little things that take up one's day.
Rather than a proper day's work, like writing.
Iv'e just completed a piece for the local...
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Not having watched British TV for so many years and when I was supposed to watch, I was far to busy.
But during this lockdown, some of it's really great and really well acted.
I'm right into Poirot...
Be careful internet scamming has expanded from Nigeria and surrounding Countries to Luxor. I have just had a scammer asking me for help to pay his University Fees. Of 6000 English Pounds for the Term...
I went into Luxor today, my last visit for a while with all the corona virus about, waiting on the main road for a taxi.
Where ever are they when you want one?
A car stopped and the driver asked if...
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What a lovely real life story amongst all the bad news - it would make a great film.
Just heard that Jan who did much work with ACE passed away in Luxor following a road accident RIP my good old friend....
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And all because of an avoidable traffic accident so I'm told with the usual lack of any form of prosecution towards the perportraiter, they get off scott free to carry on with their life, another...
Having had my birthday TOTALLY ignored for the last 4 years, except by myself, I think it important to at least receive one happy birthday from a fellow human being, if not for any other reason but...
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Just been out and bought 10 pounds worth of silk (wire wool) so we all know what I will be doing for the next day or two or three or four.......
If you put a small amount of washing up liquid in...
Some time ago I bought a router to improve the internet coverage to my garden area. I decided to keep the factory set password, that being ' password'. A few days ago I decided to remove the very...
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If you had bought a Android box, costs around £30, you could watch virtually any TV, series, films, sports you want for free. 🙂 you need at least 2Mbps+ Internet speed though, which is a basic speed...
Can anyone recommend a Dentist on East bank that has a good command of English,clean,patient ( will listen to your requests) and has an x ray machine on site.Tried 3 in Luxor and they have just...
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I used to use Dr Farid, but I've changed to Dr Ashraf. (Partly because he's in our building and is very handy!) He's very nice, speaks excellent English, doesn't overcharge, and my English dentist...
Sad news. Old Mr Aboudi as he was known, has died. He was such a lovely gentleman, always kind and always smiling. He will be sadly missed. It was such a pleasure to venture into Aboudi Bookshop and...
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Lovely man could talk for hours, he had a nice jeep years ago.rip..
I bought many an 'tome from his old shop, still have them.. 8)
Ps: Later in life, those 6 monthly visits to him, the visa office &...
Does anybody know why the large Rayah Supermarket near the bridge has been closed for the past few days?
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We went Friday and all the shutters were down,staff sat outside informing us there was a license problem?We were told last week it was for renovation work?There was no evidence of any renovation.
We...
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