Monthly Archives: October 2011

A life on two wheels

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

So I started cycling. Having lived in this city for over a decade, cycling is not something that has ever taken my fancy. For most of those 10 years I’ve lived in zones 2 and 3 – i.e. a few … Continue reading →

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Standing in the shadow of the Pharaoh

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

The wake up call from reception came at 3 am. That it was going to be a long day was inevitable. It’s a 350 mile round-trip through barren desert in an armed convoy to get to Abu Simbel (from Aswan, … Continue reading →

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Ride like an Egyptian

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Not the most scintillating video I have ever posted. However, it does show a snapshot of daily street life in Egypt. This taken in the town of Edfu (which has a large and truly awe-inspiring 2,200 year old temple – … Continue reading →

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High above the desert

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

You know those scenes in The English Patient during which they fly low over the Egyptian desert, in a bi-plane? Wonderful scenes from a favourite movie. That’s what I was reminded of as I looked down upon what is basically an … Continue reading →

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J’adore: John Payne, 1930s

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

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Steve Jobs: Your time is limited

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

I walked past Apple’s Flagship Covent Garden store this morning, on my way into work. This was quite early. There was a lone bunch of flowers lying in front of one of the big glass doors; a large television camera … Continue reading →

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