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In the Shadows of the Pyramids

Out of the ordinary things that happen - just about everything here is out of the ordinary to anyone who's not from Egypt.
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The Essential Egyptian Breakfast

Nov 21, 2009
Our cleaning lady, Manal, comes once week to our flat. Alhamdulillah we found someone we can actually trust and clean well and is a decent person at the same time.  Two things living in Egypt we cannot go without:  fuul (fava beans) and tama3a...

An Egyptian Wedding

Nov 14, 2009
We attended our first wedding in Egypt the other night.  It was a Coptic wedding that began at a church with the reception downtown at a club along the Nile.  Hassan's friend's brother-in-law got married and we were invited to attend.  Since Ehab is...

What to do when your child gets sick in Egypt

Oct 26, 2009
#1 - Do not self diagnose.  Take your child to a pediatrician. I have been very fortunate with Mira's health. Alhamdulillah she is healthy, although she gets sick this time every year with the same upper respiratory infection.  I have always taken her...

Here's What's Happening in My Neck of the World

Oct 20, 2009
The heat has been unbearable. Usually in late October we have experienced some cooler weather, relatively speaking of course, by this time of year. Unfortunately this year has been extremely hot. Not only has it hit 40 C a few times in the past week,...

Rumors and Hearsay About Swine Flu

Oct 8, 2009
When I first moved to Egypt, I relied on information that was factual, not rumor or hearsay.  I have to admit that over the years I have become one who relies upon hearsay and rumors.  There have been many rumors swirling around Cairo with regards to...


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  Great blog.....love ya Marian..your sister april
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