08 5 / 2012
Abydos Temple
This is one of my favorite temple in Egypt. Seti I. start to build it and his son Ramesses II. finished it.
You will see unbelievable art work on the wall, very fine work of Gods and Goddesses and Kings.
At some walls the colors are still intact, which is amazing to see. Also at one of the temple walls you will see the famous list of Egypt ancient kings. Four unpopular pharaohs are missing.
It is a three hours drive north of Luxor. You can combine it with your day trip to Dandera. However, take your time. It is worth it.
07 5 / 2012
Nile River Cruise
It is really a must do in Egypt. It was beautiful to see the desert, temples, farms, little villages while sailing the nile. The sunrise and sunset are magnificent. Highly recommend it to use small, luxury boat (dahabiyya) like the 1800’s cruising. Make sure it is charming and of highest standard. You will feel being part of the famous Agatha Christie story.
02 5 / 2012
The Dendera Temple warships Hathor.
This is one of the most amazing temples in Egypt. And away from the beaten path. Enjoy a quite visit looking at the beautiful restored temple. Just recently they cleaned the ceiling it was shows a complete painting of zodiac in vibrant colors. The inside of the Temple is like going back to thousands of years ago - at the outside you see Cleopatra and her son Cesarian depicted at the temple wall.
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01 5 / 2012
Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor,
Hatshepsut is a woman pharaoh in 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. ( 1479BC-1458BC)
First she was a queen and after her husband Thutmose II. died she took the crown form her step son Thutmose III.
During her reign Egypt experience a very peaceful and prosperous time.
Architect Senemut build her famous temple. Hatshepsut and Senemut were possible lover.
It is incredible to see it in person.
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12 4 / 2012
Brooklyn Botanical garden/ Cherry Blossoms
The Botanical garden has more than 200 cherry trees. When you go there you will see a large variety of cherry trees. The first cherries were planted in the garden after the World War I. It was a gift from the Japanese government. Every year - at the end of April - you can join the Cherry Blossoms festival ( hanami ). It is so wonderful to walk through the garden and sit under the cherry trees.
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11 4 / 2012
The Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum was founded in 1895, the Beaux-Arts building was designed by McKim, Mead and White. With it’s 560,000sq it is the 2nd largest collection in NYC. 1.5million art works are in the museum. It is a beautiful building and it also has a great collection of Egyptian art.
It opens until 11pm on the first Saturday of the month.
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10 4 / 2012
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden
The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden was the first Japanese Garden in an American public garden. Japanese Landscape designer Takeo Shiota designed this beautiful garden in 1914-1915. You really feel like you are in Japan - like Kyoto or Miyajima. It is nice to sit in the tea house overlooking the pond. Enjoy.
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30 3 / 2012
National Theater Munich in Germany
This Opera house is so beautifully build - inside and outside. It was destroyed many times since it opened in 1818. The latest reopening was 1963. They always use the original plans from early 1800.
If you are in Munich you should be there to see the inside of the opera house. Enjoy your evening there.
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08 3 / 2012
The Belfry of Bruges in Belgium
The Belfry is a medieval bell tower in Bruges Belgium. It has 47 bells, which are used to play some classic music. Nice to listen to. Also, go to the top using the very narrow and steep staircase. The view is great and worth the effort. Just make sure you are not up there while the bells are playing.
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06 3 / 2012
Kykuit/The Rockefeller Estate in Tarrytown NY
This Estate is build by one of the richest family in USA around 1900: Rockefeller.
When they made their money through the oil industry, they have been considered as ‘new rich people.’ They built their mansion in Tarrytown, placed on the top of a hill, overlooking the Hudson River and to give it an old, established touch, they had old trees planted in front of their mansion. They did that just to pretend to be established for a long time.
If you go there please check as well the restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns. It is a farm and restaurant together.
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