Originally Published: November 22nd, 2024 This is a tough choice because I love the mountains for their solitude within the forest and I love being at the beach. But, as a born and raised Nova Scotian, the ocean has been a part of my life. Therefore, I love being on, near or under the sea….
Tag: Egypt
The Allure Of Anubis In Ancient Egyptian Culture
Originally Published: October 31st, 2024 When I was a teenager, the pages of National Geographic opened the world and its history to me. While I can’t think of one specific historical event that fascinates me, there is one specific ancient civilization that does. Ancient Egypt. Ancient Egypt, where half-animal, half-human gods and all powerful pharaohs…
Reiki Principle For Today – I Will Be Grateful For My Many Blessings
Originally Published: October 25th, 2019 I am grateful for this opportunity to say a final farewell to American School of Doha. S, 🌻️
Goodbye 2021 – Hello 2022
New Year’s Day Tradition Since 2015, when I married my husband and moved overseas to Qatar, I enjoyed a tradition of starting each New Year’s Day in a different country. I was able to start this tradition because Michael and I worked in education and during Christmas Break, we would travel. I’m allowing myself the…
10 Day Travel Photo Challenge – Day 1
Welcome to Day 1 of this 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge! My Dusty Flip-Flops has nominated me for this challenge, thank you my friend! My Dusty Flip-Flops and I have been following each other’s blog adventures here on WordPress since 2017. It’s always nice to reconnect! The 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge: post one photo…
Aqaba, Jordan – View Of Eilat, Israel & Driving Highway #65
Changing Landscapes Our drive from Aqaba’s Wadi Rum to its port brought a change in landscape. View Of Isreal From Jordan Aqaba is Jordan’s port city that neighbors Eilat, the port city of Israel. Below is a view of Eilat, Israel from Aqaba, Jordan. Mountain Range Of The Sinai Peninsula The barely visible mountain range…
2018 International Week at American School of Doha – Parade of Flags
This is an amazing week at work!!! Faculty, staff and students bring almost 90 countries and cultures of the world to ASD! The Parade of Flags is a highlight!!! The feeling in the air is electric as so many people from so many countries are gathered together to celebrate community!! This is the only time…
Sharm El-Sheikh, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt – Exploring The Sinai Desert & Climbing A Mountain
Starting Our Journey Michael and I walked to one of the many mountains of the Sinai Desert. Along the way we saw lots of garbage, some interesting plants, maybe a Fennec fox hole, an ant colony and interesting rock formations. Fauna and Flora Sayal or Acacia Tree SAYAL – the classic desert thorn tree, found…