Egypt Ramblings
(Cairo)
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Just a Kentucky gal rambling about life abroad in Egypt
tags: cultural insights, humor, living abroad, personal journal, random
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Originally from Kentucky, I now live in Cairo with my Egyptian husband and son. I'm just sharing some insights into living abroad and thoughts about my world.
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Egypt Protests, Part 2: Community Building
Posted on 07/02/2011
While the world was busy watching the events going on in downtown Cairo, the truth is that most of us here were just sitting at home waiting. We were more worried about the basics. Did we...
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Egypt Protests, Part 1: Communication Blackout
Posted on 01/02/2011
Note to governments worldwide: if you want to freak out every expat living within your borders, turn off all mobile phone networks and cut off all Internet access. Hey, it worked in Egypt...
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Egypt School of Driving: Traffic Lanes
Posted on 27/01/2011
Did you ever wonder who decided why lines should be put on the roads? Why are only 3 lanes put on the road when actually 4 lanes of traffic will fit on the road? I mean, seriously, if no...
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How to See Luxor in 3 Days
Posted on 25/01/2011
If you come to Egypt to get a taste of history rather than just a place to relax by the sea in the sun, well, you don't want to miss going to Luxor. The good news is that it...
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Confessions of an Expat Mom: Babysitter Woes
Posted on 17/01/2011
I love my son. And as much as I love my son, I keep thinking to myself... it sure would be nice to be able to do ONE thing without him every once in a while. Is that too much to ask?...
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Egypt Essentials: The Bowab
Posted on 14/01/2011
A bowab is neither a thing or a place but rather a person. However, if you live in Egypt long enough, he might just become the most important person you'll meet. The Arabic word...
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Where to Take Guests to Eat in Cairo
Posted on 12/01/2011
It is the greatest joy to have people visit you when you live abroad. Of course, it can also be stressful and exhausting as well if you don't plan at least a little. And let's...
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8 Tips for Sightseeing in Egypt with Baby
Posted on 10/01/2011
We went last week to Luxor with my sister. For those of you who don't know what Luxor is, well, it's basically where all the *good* stuff is to see in Egypt. You want...
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Egypt Essentials: The Pharmacy
Posted on 04/01/2011
All of these items are available in Egypt A pharmacy would be important in any country for obvious reasons. But in Egypt, the average pharmacy is bound to surprise with all kinds of secret...
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Egypt School of Driving: Redefining the Right-of-Way
Posted on 30/12/2010
Just because I got my driver's license in Kentucky doesn't mean that I've got this driving thing all figured out. Egyptians take driving to an entirely new level, and I think...
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