When Nubian men and women court, they must keep it secret from everyone. To proceed otherwise, would damage the reputation of the woman (used goods, if you will). While, the 21st century feminist in me wants to be repulsed by this idea, I am enamoured by the chivalry contained within the sentiment. If/when the couple … More Marriage is a Big Deal Celebration in the Ancient Land
A Canadian pass time – the cottage/cabin/camp. An Ontario gem – Muskoka. Rode the 400 north for a couple hours with some girlfriends to spend time lakeside in a cottage that’s been standing for over 100 years. We lived the typical cottage experience – we ate too much, drank too much, played games, chatted, swore, … More Magic in Muskoka
Opposite Aswan – Southern Egyptian city – along the Nile, you will find a Nubian village – a special place indeed. We steer the felucca to the west side of the Nile and dock along the banks of this village, where we are greeted by the ‘man of the house’ – indeed, likely the man … More Going Home for Dinner
Let me start again, it’s not about Touristing for me. It’s not my preferred mode of travel. I prefer to live and breathe and experience as much of a local resident’s life as I can – in the shoes of a tourist. My first day in Cairo, I took a wrong turn. Apparently my hotel … More It Is Not About Touristing, It Is About Living
So we think we know the story at this point: man sets himself afire, Facebook group is started, protests against police begin, police turn on protesters, protesters turn on Mubarak, Mubarak is ousted. Such is the Egyptian Uprising. But is that how it actually went down? Do we know the full story? What do Egyptians … More The Mubarak Chronicles
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