Culture Wheel

Under the 26th July Bridge, on Zamalek, towards the Doqqi side, there is a hidden gem - Culture Wheel culture centre. Activities and concerts were advertised with amazing frequency, in this unexpected oasis of culture built into the urban fabric in a very concrete sense.

Appeal

Here you can find links to a number of Swedish aid organizations active in rescue work in Haiti right now. Please support with what you can.

Different views of the Nile

Or same view, in different light, rather.

Back in Zamalek

We took numerous walks around Zamalek during our few days stay...

Along al-Muizz

Walking along al-Muizz, looking at antique shops (see the palm tree brass lamps?) and pretty balconies, crowds and buildings.

Istanbul Culture Capital of Europe 2010

I think this weekend, the European Capital of Culture is inaugurated in Istanbul. You find the webpage full of activities here. I realize I should plan a visit shortly...

Read also here and here (Swedish media) and here (Turkish media).

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...