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Leftovers à la Française

When I arrived back at Carlitos’s in the morning, we replayed the previous night in miniature with leftovers and repurposed leftovers.  I had onion soup (what we’d call French onion soup) the local hangover/indigestion cure-all. Then, a prawn in buttery … Continue reading

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A Desert Adventure: Siwa Day 1

At 10 PM, we boarded the public bus from Alexandria to Siwa, about 50 km from the Libyan border.  It was mostly men packing the 48 seats and the group near us seemed to know each other, as they greeted … Continue reading

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A Haircut and A Lesson

We walk by Desiree salon on Kafr Abdo Street every day on the way to and from school.  It looks like a legitimate establishment and the women who I saw coming out the door looked happy and well-coiffed.  For a … Continue reading

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Junk Food

Mom, I promise that I eat junk food in moderation.  I figure chips and candy are as much a part of food life as anything else here, so why not delve into the realm of crispy comestibles, piquant potables, and … Continue reading

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Bump n go action ! is true!

Amusing Duck, a toy series with strong sense for playing! Only in Egypt, made in China

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