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Five reasons to visit Crete and more

Beautiful beaches, walks, culture and unforgetable sunrises! Does this sound good to you? It could be the program of your Summer vacation. Crete is a small …

Words on the Egyptian Revolution (Part 2)

My visit to Egypt during an historical time (2011): When and how did the Egyptian Revolution start?   Our guide in Cairo was very talkative about the …

Do you speak Egyptian Arabic?

Not Yet? Do you want to learn how to say “Baa’ref Arabee Showyaah” (I speak a little Arabic)? You are going to Egypt soon or just return and …

Words on the Egyptian Revolution (Part 1)

My visit to Egypt during a historical time (2011): Where does it stand today? Is the Revolution over? And when did it begin? Was it really when CNN finally …

Spotlight on the Zurich succulents collection

An interesting collection for the entire family     Where is it? Mythenquai 88 in Zurich Opened daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free   …

If cactuses and succulents could only talk: Zurich

Welcome back to my page on succulents: Zurich (Part 3)     What a beautiful blue-pinkish rose !       The Echiveria pulvinata has a …

If cactuses and succulents could only talk!: Zurich exhibit

Follow me this week in Zurich for more pictures of succulents:                   This cactus from the Mammilaria …

If cactuses and succulents could only talk!: a collection of pictures and much more

Most beautiful plants from Egypt, Crete, Paris to Zurich   I love succulents! My interest in succulents started at a young age when trying to care for a …

It’s Spring time

I love the Spring with its colors and irresitable smells. May is such a great time for strolls through the gardens and countryside. The buttercups, daisies …

Understanding the world of cathedrals: Cathedral of our Lady in Strasbourg (France)

*This is Part 2. About the workers and finances: The cathedral of Strasbourg was financed  mostly by the bourgeois. There was more money given than in any …