Souq Al Sabbat – سوق السبت
Or: A Few Peculiarities of Egyptian Arabic Yesterday evening, I experienced the fascinating ambiance of Souq Diana for the first time. Souq Al Sabbat – ... Read more
March 23, 2025
The heat is on – continued
Heater season is over! The sun is taking over. This will be interesting on our top floor in Al Haram. I already feel we’re in ... Read more
March 14, 2025
The Cairo Pigeon Breeders
The honking of tuk-tuks and cars, which swells up from below to the 12th floor, is now mixed with a loud whistling and occasional knocking. ... Read more
March 13, 2025
Update from Sudan
I regularly get the question: “What’s actually happening with your house in Sudan?” Usually, I give an evasive answer like: “We don’t know exactly yet. ... Read more
March 12, 2025
ما في ماء – No water
Life on the 12th floor has its challenges. So far, the regular problem has been that the elevator wasn’t working. This morning, it’s the water. ... Read more
March 11, 2025
When the electrician comes knocking at midnight
Yesterday, just before midnight, the electrician installed a new fuse for us. With the new heaters, one fuse kept blowing, unfortunately, in the circuit that ... Read more
March 10, 2025
Another cold – What about Health insurance?
I’ve been hit again. I caught a cold from my wife, seamlessly, of course. Now, I’m sitting here with a runny nose in Dokki, reflecting ... Read more
March 8, 2025
German or English? My Language Dilemma
I’m still not entirely sure which language I should primarily write my blog in – German or English?Of course, I want to offer an English ... Read more
March 8, 2025
A rainy day
They said there'd be some rain this week. But wow, I didn't see this coming.
March 6, 2025
