More Chaos – and closure

It seems that everyone (especially Gozi – Arabic for my husband) knows that the idea of us moving to another flat, even within Zamalek, is INSANE. Everyone, that is, except me. Until last night. Back story: in my last installment, I talked about us TRYING and being DENIED a flat in Zamalek. Just after posting… Continue reading More Chaos – and closure

Chaotic Times

Yes, I have been a lazy bum about keeping up with the blog! Things have been hectic. We have been talking about spending an extended stay (1 month or so) in Dahab, and FINALLY put in the time to find a place and make it happen. Last week we were in Dahab looking at flats… Continue reading Chaotic Times

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Hashing in Cairo

For reasons that I cannot currently recall or fathom, on the 4th of July, in Cairo, I decided to participate in my first Hash. You may be thinking – “HASH!!!! Is that LEGAL in Cairo????” FYI from the Cairo Hash House Harriers website: Variously described as “the lunatic fringe of running” and “the drinking club… Continue reading Hashing in Cairo

Unusual opportunities

One of the “draws” for coming to a place like Cairo, and a large(ish) university like AUC, was the access to unusual events and opportunities. I’ve been calling these posts “Bonuses” because in the realm of my life in Cairo, that is how I view them. They are unexpected and wonderful additions to my experience… Continue reading Unusual opportunities

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