Category Archives: Photography
Christian Cairo
by ST McNeil
Eleonora and I visited two of the Coptic Churches near Roda Island. I plan to go back when the nearby synagogue, museum and other churches are open, but for now, please enjoy these photos. Also included are a few shots from the adjacent Mosque of Amr Al Ása. Three faiths, ancient heritage. g
Categories: Africa North, Photography
Felucca dusk voyage on the Nile
by ST McNeil
Categories: Africa North, Photography • Tags: Cairo, Egypt, felucca, River Nile, video
Islamic Cairo
by ST McNeil
On 30 June 2011, my friend Elenora and I visited the iconic Mohammed Ali Mosque above Cairo before entering the Bab Zwayda and climbing a minaret to overlook all of the Mother of the World. Below are a few pictures from the day trip.
Categories: Africa North, Photography • Tags: Cairo panoramic, Islamic Cairo, Mohammed Ali Mosque, Rifia Mosque
Sufi dance dance
by ST McNeil
The Egyptian Ministry of Culture sponsored the Al-Tannoura Traditional Troup at the Wekalet El-Ghouri Arts Center near the Al Azhar. Just a few pictures, but ooh-la-la it was joyous.
Categories: Photography • Tags: Al Tannoura Traditional Troup, Cairo, Egyptian culture, Sufism, whirling dervishes
Cairo crazy, me sick
by ST McNeil
Cairo hit me first with its size. The entire West Bank’s and Israel’s population would fit inside a suburb, it seemed to me as I entered its outskirts at dusk. I was suffering from decompression sickness, with a knot of pain in my stomach and fatigue draining my bones, but I was excited. Seeing Nura lifted my spirits. I knew it would be OK. She would take care of me. But then she blew my mind. Waking up the [...]
Categories: Africa North, Photography • Tags: Al Azhar Mosque, Al Gazira, Cairo, Mohandiseen, Tahrir Square, The Niza
The Dahab Deal
by ST McNeil
The Egyptian Revolution, begun on January 25 and still boiling, has devastated Dahab. A small tourist village on the eastern edge of the Sinai penninsula, many its hotels are unfinished and its restaraunt tables are empty. Dahab is a kaleodoscopic carnival not to be missed – and now its cheaper than ever. It might be a form of pillage, but it could also be a way to support the Egyptian people in their time of need. Penguin Hotel’s Titu [...]
Categories: Africa North, Photography • Tags: Dahab, Egypt, January 25 Revolution, scuba, Sinai, vacation
Hamas rallies for unity in Ramallah
by ST McNeil
Categories: Photography • Tags: Al Manara, Hamas rally, Ramallah
Easter Monday in Jaffa
by ST McNeil
Categories: Photography • Tags: Easter Sunday, Jaffa, Orthodox Palestinians
Jerusalem Palm Sunday 2011
by ST McNeil
Categories: Photography • Tags: Jerusalem, Palm Sunday
