    From top: a bird's eye view of the green island; time off in the shadow of a tree; one of the three shaky ferries that transport the residents; a villager fetching water     From top: cultivating the land is the main source of income for the residents; while there are a few buildings on the island, it still maintains its rural characteristics; one of the youngest residents on Al-Dahab; the skyscrapers of Giza overlook the Al-Dahab island photos: Khaled El-Fiqi parent page (26 February - 4 March 2009, issue #936) |