Looking back at December 2011

We would like to start this Newsletter by wishing you all a very
Happy New Year

December Pictures Click on any picture below to see a larger image or CLICK HERE to take the tour.

Pauline needed to renew her passport, so we downloaded the forms from the internet and found that the passport request now has to be sent to Paris, rather than Cairo. This in itself was not a problem, but watching the very helpful man at the Egyptian post office put 36 stamps, yes 36, as well as a recorded delivery sticker on the envelope did provide some amusement. Apparently the papers then go from Paris to the UK for the passport to be made, only to be sent back to the British Embassy in Cairo, as they will not return it directly to Pauline. We received a call to say it was back at the British Embassy just before Christmas, so it was a very quick service.

Kathryn Black and the Theban Curse

Thank you to all that have bought Graham's £2.99 Kindle book.

Amazon have now added it to their Italian and Spanish online stores, and even better news is that the 314 page paperback is now available, much earlier than originally expected. It is only available from Amazon.com but can be ordered from them via your UK or European Amazon account for delivery to any country. If you prefer a printed book rather than the electronic edition, you can now enjoy Kathryn Black and the Theban Curse. Having received copies of it in Luxor, it does look most impressive in print. It can be sent directly from Amazon.com to any address worldwide, and all the profits from all versions of this book, go directly to Animal Welfare Of Luxor - AWOL. Buy it as a present or enjoy it yourself, and you will be helping AWOL to help even more animals.

It is an Egyptian fantasy and adventure book for young adults that is set in Luxor, but is a book that can be equally enjoyed by all age groups. CLICK HERE for more details as well as a link to Amazon.com where you can order the printed version.

We have had so many visitors this month, but can never fathom why so many of you come to Luxor when it is so cold and also gets dark so early. All we want to do at this time of year is stay indoors so our apologies if we didn't see you all, but do come back when it is warmer and then we can chat about Animal Welfare of Luxor, what there is to see and do here, what it is like to live here and generally just say hi.

If you are coming to Luxor and plan to meet up with us then do drop us an e-mail from the link below.

Pauline and Graham XX and our zoo xxxxxx

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