As a person with a Norwegian passport I need to have a visa to live legally in Egypt. Legel, shmegal, WHATEVER.... Egypt doesn't have any laws so everything is officially legal! If I didn't own an apartment I promise you with hand on my heart I would do exactly like all the other foreigners here..… Continue reading The Dreaded Mogamma Experience…. (An Extreme Real Life Horror Movie)
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Super Big Apology Post!
The last month has been mixed with no internet, super large frustrations of abnormal proportions and stress! I know this is not an excuse for not updating my blog, but at times when I did have time, I did not have internet, and some days I was so frustrated and angry that I know I… Continue reading Super Big Apology Post!
Step 3… Nearly There…
Its been ages since I posted anything about the apartment. This is because between the completely destroying and rebuilding of the apartment they have been busy working on the 'behind the scenes' stuff. The stuff that really annoys me that I have to pay for as its 'hidden' money. Nobody will walk into the apartment… Continue reading Step 3… Nearly There…
Home Delivery Disasters…
As I am living in a kitchenless home at the moment im having to order a lot of home delivery. This also means a lot of frustration waiting for others to cook and bring my food to me... There is this thing called estimated delivery time, this usually means your delivery will be delivered within… Continue reading Home Delivery Disasters…
You Gotta Fight For The Right To Live…against gross bugs!
So TWO times this week have I been emotionally tested. Who is testing me, I have no idea, but it sure as hell aint funny anymore! At the age of 25 I had my first mental breakdown... I'm not sure if I should be proud of not having one before or ashamed of having one… Continue reading You Gotta Fight For The Right To Live…against gross bugs!
Step 2… No Turning Back
11 am - Neighbour next door calls saying the workers are banging way too hard on the wall, do we want to make it into one big apartment? How did the neighbour guess my plans?! One more bang and your apartment will be mine Muahahahaha! 15 pm - Neighbour downstairs calls saying we have to… Continue reading Step 2… No Turning Back
Step 1…
I am now feeling a sense of relief. Nearly everything has been paid and/or ordered. Now its just waiting for the workers to do their magic. It has definately not been an easy process. I never thought id complain about having too many choices. Cairo definately is the place to go if you want to… Continue reading Step 1…
So… This Is My New Home… The Before Pics!
This is the living room, seen from the entrance. To the left is the kitchen. This is the beautiful kitchen. The walls will be knocked down. The window will be closed off. The balcony. Nice and spacious! This is the bathroom. It will be completely destroyed and the sink, shower and toilet will be changed.… Continue reading So… This Is My New Home… The Before Pics!
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