Cairo, or Al Qahirah as I learned it in it's native tongue, was a unexpected juxtaposition of soaring wonderment and the sadness of decay. While I have heard tales of the depths of emotion evoked by visiting the Pyramids, and have long wanted to experience it, I was not prepared for the depth of poverty and magnitude of uncleanliness beseiging this momentous place. A place that feels to be the center of the world, where the thought passes through your mind that perhaps, of all that exists in the solar system, you have arrived at the most signifcant place of all [View Full Entry]

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Mauritius is an island off the coast of Madagascar of which Mark Twain has said: "you gather the idea that Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius." It lives up to it's illustrious reputation. We chose to stay, twice, at the Hilton Spa Resort, and our stays there were pure magic. Torch Lighting Ceremony We arrived in the afternoon, and a gong was rung by the hotel staff upon our entry, as is the tradition with all guests, to the spectacular architecture of gardens, waters, and lounges. It was soon dusk, and as night [View Full Entry]

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Desert Garden Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, means "gardens" in Arabic, and is where we call home. This is apropos, as we adore our villa garden, with koi pond and flowering trees. We even grow roses and vegetables, though it waxes above 120 degrees fahrenheit. The city is punctuated by astounding architechure, including the Kingdom Tower, with a trangular cutout shape at the top. Each person has a different idea of what the structure evokes. The Faisaliah Tower is outstanding, topped with a gold sphere where you can enjoy a meal with a view of the city. All the symbols that evoke [View Full Entry]

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