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
Cairo Chronicles
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
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
A rainy day
They said there'd be some rain this week. But wow, I didn't see this coming.
March 6, 2025
The Heat is On!
We’re back in Al Haram! Today was the first day I woke up and didn’t feel like I was freezing, or that I needed to ... Read more
March 5, 2025