El-Hussein

Walking north along sayyidna el-Hussein...

Bab el-Futouh

At the "top end" of renovated Al-Muizz, we took a quick look at Bab el-Futouh.

Al-Azhar!

Approaching the Al-Azhar, centre of faith and learning since centuries.

Approaching Al-Hussein

On the street approaching Khan el-Khalili and al-Hussein...

Behind al-Azhar

Still walking in the blocks behind al-Ghouri and al-Azhar.

Overlooking the Nile

Views of the Nile from Zamalek.

Al-Ghouri

A walk around Khan el-Khalili gave looks at the Ghouri complex as well as numerous other buildings and sites.

Zamalek library palace

I'm sure I've showed the neighbouring library, an old Zamalek palace, before.

Cairo horses

In Cairo traffic, I certainly wouldn't want to be a work-horse...

Camels in Wathba

This morning, we went out to the race-track - no race today but we saw lots of magnificent beasts jogging or resting along the course.

Christmas in Cairo

Belatedly, some elements of a quiet family (or at least part of it) Christmas in Cairo last week.

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas to all of you, may the world stay calm and slowly become a better place for all over the holiday season.

December bougainvillea

Bougainvillea in full bloom.

Burj Dubai

Almost-finished Burj Dubai, seen from a neighbouring building 10 days ago. It's looks sort of unreal, I know, even the colours (it was a beautiful day!) but no photoshop, I promise!

Khalidiyya again

Further looks at my Khalidiyya view (check especially the mosque on the left of the top photo).

More Khalidiyya views

Back in Khalidiyya and sunshine, but afternoon this time (as you can see from the shadow of my building).

Protection from the rain

Some unfortunates who were not in the protection of their cars...