It's Friday again, but not just any Friday. Today is Lucia, and from Egypt we wish all our readers and friends a very happy Lucia!
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The light in Egypt
The word Lucia comes from the Latin 'lux', meaning light. Here in Egypt we hardly see any Lucia crowns or Lucia lights, but instead we enjoy the light from the sun. We've talked about it, and even though the heat is nice, it's the light here that we appreciate the most!
Christmas feelings in Egypt?
What about the Christmas feelings here in Egypt? Well, we think very little about Christmas when we're here, but you do see some Christmas trees in the squares, some Christmas decorations here and there, and a bunch of Santa hats in the shops.
We have also visited a church in Hurghada, and perhaps that can be counted as a Christmas activity? Although the majority of Egyptians are Muslim, there are still many Christians in the population.
Partying and dancing in Egypt
We won't see a Lucite train, but instead we have seen some other performances. Last night there was both belly dancing and another Egyptian dance where the dancer was spinning, spinning and spinning ... Really fascinating to watch!
Best this week
The best part of this week, of course, is that we're here in beautiful El Gouna in Egypt, enjoying the light and warmth. What has been the best part of your week?
The week ahead
We make some excursions at the end of the week in Egypt, and we haven't had time to tell you about them yet. We will continue to tell you about El Gouna and Hurghada during the coming week. And maybe there will eventually be a little ... Christmas atmosphere.
Now we wish again a very nice Lucia! Are you celebrating, and if so, how? Please tell us!
Did you miss the last Happy Friday? Read the Christmas table, Christmas mingle and winter cycling
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Solan says:
'A sweet and funny couple.
Agreed, it's the light that draws us south. Plus flowers, leaves and birds chirping!
What more can you ask for? ?
13 December 2019 - 7:49
Helena says:
Right, it feels like refuelling with some new energy to cope with a long winter 🙂 .
13 December 2019 - 15:51
Liniz Travel says:
Hope you have a wonderful trip nice weekend hugs
13 December 2019 - 7:53
Helena says:
Thank you Lina! Take care! Hugs
13 December 2019 - 15:51
Ama de casa says:
You have apparently found both Lucia and Staffan's stables there in Egypt, I can clearly see that in the first picture 🙂 .
Have a great Lucia!
13 December 2019 - 10:09
Helena says:
Yes, exactly! 😉 And thank you!
13 December 2019 - 15:52
Ruth in Virginia says:
Lucifer and Lucia - what a beautiful couple!
I can imagine it was fun to see a "real"
WHIRLING DERVISH!
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13 December 2019 - 11:44
Helena says:
Oh, is that what it's called!? Whirling dervish! I did not know this, thank you very much! (Also Googled and found a lot of interesting information!)
13 December 2019 - 15:53
bmlarstravellingblog says:
What a lovely week you had down by the Red Sea. Only a few weeks since we swam up there in the Gulf of Aqaba, but now it feels very distant.
Here we are preparing for tomorrow's mulled wine and lusse coffee for our neighbours, quite cosy too!
13 December 2019 - 15:53
Helena says:
You had a really cool trip! But of course it is cosy with Christmas atmosphere at home too!
14 December 2019 - 9:11
diana's dreams says:
The same to you so wonderful you have it hugs
13 December 2019 - 16:26
Helena says:
Thank you, yes really lovely here!
14 December 2019 - 9:11
BP says:
Well, you don't get Christmas or Lucia feelings right away when you're on land, where it's light for about 4-5 hours longer than here. So refuel your batteries!
Belly dancing and the music are the worst things I know, but I can imagine that I would like Whirling Dervish (thanks Ruth, you know everything).
Feel free to fill next week with more sunny pictures from Egypt:-)
13 December 2019 - 20:45
Helena says:
Great help with the name from Ruth! That dance is really fascinating to watch! They spin and spin... absolutely incredible!
14 December 2019 - 9:12
Husis blog says:
It looks really nice to be able to enjoy the warmth.
Cool picture of Lucia and star boy.
13 December 2019 - 20:58
Helena says:
Light and warmth are not bad! 🙂
14 December 2019 - 9:13
Maria/ Magnolia Magis says:
Great pictures! Everyone needs light both inside and out! I love December with all the candles, the fire in the fireplace, stars in the windows. Merry Christmas! ?
Ps belly dancer in a harem I was in a past life, for sure! ??
15 December 2019 - 13:07
Knut says:
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will celebrate it in Santa Pola in Spain and then head west to Portugal in January.
15 December 2019 - 14:30
Lena - good for the soul says:
My Lucia celebration always starts with eating breakfast in front of the TV and watching the Lucia performance from Swedish television. A cosy tradition!
It seems to have been a really nice destination you found. Lots to see and do.
Hug Lena
26 December 2019 - 8:11