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February 26, 2009

D: Dragonfly


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D is for Dragonfly

And it’s their time of year! This dragonfly was hanging out on the plants on our balcony in New Ma’adi, Cairo.


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Published on February 26, 2009 22:55

February 25, 2009

H: Heron


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H is for Heron

This is a Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) in his gray or dark form. Taken on a hike along the coast from Blue Hole to Ras Abu Galum, South Sinai. You can learn more about egrets and herons by reading my book or by visiting www.bernadettesimpson.com


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Published on February 25, 2009 23:46

February 24, 2009

D: Dahab


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D is for Dahab

My home. This is the view of the main bay taken from the terrace of a dive shop in Masbat, Dahab, South Sinai.


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Published on February 24, 2009 21:51

February 23, 2009

C: Cats


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C is for Cats

Egypt is full of cats and this little fellow is from Assalah, Dahab, South Sinai.


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Published on February 23, 2009 22:48

February 22, 2009

C: Chili


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C is for Chili Peppers

These red hot chilies were found in the Ma’adi souq (market).


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Published on February 22, 2009 08:47

S: Sunbird


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S is for Sunbird

This is a Nile Valley Sunbird taken in the garden of a guest house in Luxor, Egypt.


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Published on February 22, 2009 08:31