The curfew has been lifted, as well as the state of
emergency which welcomed us on the 14th of August. Never mind, the media are still fully
dedicated in making this country sound like a civil war! I shall never forget
that everlasting burning building broadcasted on the 15th of August,
for several hours straight on BBC, quoted as “live from Cairo!”, yet we were fine and settling.
Town is pretty bad, some children were abducted near us and a student of our community was the victim of our current uncertain and dangerous times. No, things aren’t great, and the embodiment of this statement will be the monument proudly erected yesterday and what is left of it today.
Town is pretty bad, some children were abducted near us and a student of our community was the victim of our current uncertain and dangerous times. No, things aren’t great, and the embodiment of this statement will be the monument proudly erected yesterday and what is left of it today.
From a local point of view, in
our suburb, life remains the same, curfew or not. We are far from daily
protests, thankfully.
On the other hand, in the midst
of all this, Egypt has an incredible repertoire of options for you to occupy
your week end.
Saqqara, the most ancient man made building and still standing, revealed itself very interesting! The hieroglyphics were particularly vibrant and the site itself, on the border with the Sahara is breath taking!
Saqqara, the most ancient man made building and still standing, revealed itself very interesting! The hieroglyphics were particularly vibrant and the site itself, on the border with the Sahara is breath taking!
Despite its current upheaval, in how many cities can you drive a few hours, mid november and embrace the Red Sea and its wonderful aquatic life?
I believe most travel bans
against Egypt have been lifted and that has helped a little I suppose. The
diving experience, first learnt in Dahab, is absolutely amazing!
Not only does it provide you with a great sense of peace and satisfaction, but also the social side of it, from an awesome buddy to friends and meeting new people, great laughs and relaxation!
Not only does it provide you with a great sense of peace and satisfaction, but also the social side of it, from an awesome buddy to friends and meeting new people, great laughs and relaxation!
Physically, there is something about the
neutral buoyancy feeling! Being able to control your buoyancy with your breathing,
which we daily take for granted and hardly ever focus on.
The weightlessness, quiet and
comforting feeling is truly addictive and I am completely hooked!
In addition, this time the diving site was from the boat, and it widens your options. Morays, rays, lion and scorpion fish welcomed us, along with dolphins and their offspring... The rocking movement of the sea was perfect and I was rocked to bed once back in Cairo, on the night of our return.
Hurgada is an interesting place, with a different feel and worth visiting.
Dahab felt more untouched, whereas the flashy multi colour electric palm trees of Hurgada made me feel like in a pimped up version of Cairo.
Dahab felt more untouched, whereas the flashy multi colour electric palm trees of Hurgada made me feel like in a pimped up version of Cairo.
In a nutshell, things are what
they are and it is fine.
Life as an expat in Cairo is definitely the most active I have had in my few travels.
All things are difficult before they are easy, and right now, it is just fine for us Cairenes!
Life as an expat in Cairo is definitely the most active I have had in my few travels.
All things are difficult before they are easy, and right now, it is just fine for us Cairenes!
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