Archive for April, 2006
Wednesday, April 26th, 2006
Safe
A short post to let everyone that reads my blog know that I am safe and sound (as much as usual at least). As Ledi wrote and Jacques-Alexandre confirmed thanks to Karim, I left Cairo Monday morning to go to Al-Bahareyya, an oasis of the western desert. I was then more than 1000 kms away [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Egypt by david
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
Egyptian Food
Someone said that “to keep your readers, you should keep them happy” so I will try to do exactly that by replying to Siegfried’s request to talk about the Egyptian food. I have been in the country for more than 3 weeks now and have tried many restaurants. First thing first, the restaurant industry is [...]
9 Comments » - Posted in Egypt,Interesting by david
Saturday, April 22nd, 2006
Alexandria the Mediterranean
I know, the title is not that great but it describes this city the best! It is just open towards the sea. I have been in Alexandria for 2 days. Karim kindly offered to take me here on Thursday evening since he was coming for his sister’s wedding. Karim is a great driver and [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Egypt by david
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006
Sufi Dance
After finally feeling way better yesterday afternoon, I decided to try again to go to see Sufi dance. The first try was on Monday. My guide book and the hotel staff were telling me the show was on on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays so it seemed good. The show is free so the guide book [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Cool Stuff,Egypt by david
Tuesday, April 18th, 2006
The Curse of the Pharaoh
The murmuring sound of the elevator mechanism whose shaft is located next to my room. Imperceptible sounds of voices speaking in a language I don’t understand. A continuous background noise of horn and whistle blowing raising from Al-Tahrir square. Sporadically covered by the wailing sound of an emergency vehicle siren. Joined at regular intervals by [...]
