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Canadian expat in Egypt

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Lives in Alexandria and Cairo

Registration: 31 July 2010

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IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
13 years ago
campingguy

Are Things Settling at All? by campingguy

Thanks to all of you who have posted updates and blogs! For those of us that were pulled out of Egypt temporarily it's difficult to know the truth of how things are going there now. Much of the media is sensationalized and through this whole thing ...

IrishAlexandrian

just got an e-mail from my employers announcing that school is postponed again. Staff will return to work next Wednesday, students will return on the 20th. Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
13 years ago
campingguy

Are Things Settling at All? by campingguy

Thanks to all of you who have posted updates and blogs! For those of us that were pulled out of Egypt temporarily it's difficult to know the truth of how things are going there now. Much of the media is sensationalized and through this whole thing ...

IrishAlexandrian

Hello Gang, Here's my 2 cents worth. Zamalek and Heliopolis (where I live) have been the least affected areas by thugs and when you are out during the day you wouldn't even think that there was civil unrest in the country. Safety wise that is a ... Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
IrishAlexandrian

COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December by IrishAlexandrian

Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ...

IrishAlexandrian

I had a fab time meet you all at La Bodega last night!! Great food, atmosphere and most of all company! Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
IrishAlexandrian

COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December by IrishAlexandrian

Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ...

IrishAlexandrian

Shaanz enjoy the down pour of rain in Alex! So to everyone else... Are you all going to show up or are you going to give in to the cold cutting winds and stay home? I don't want to be the only mad person making my way to Zamalek tonight to sit in ... Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
IrishAlexandrian

COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December by IrishAlexandrian

Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ...

IrishAlexandrian

Obviously something went wrong on Monday. I went upstairs and looked around and I saw a group sat at a table close to the stairs but my eyes must have been affected by the pollution because they didn't appear to be xpats. Y30 went upstairs to check ... Read More

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14 years ago
IrishAlexandrian

COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December by IrishAlexandrian

Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ...

IrishAlexandrian

I'll be out of Cairo this Friday and after being at The Coffee Bean with only Y30 and myself, from 8pm-10:40pm...I am not making any other attempts to try and organize anything again. Sorry... this isn't the first time I've been let down like that. Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
IrishAlexandrian

COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December by IrishAlexandrian

Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ...

IrishAlexandrian

I'm at the coffe bean in zamalek and its now 8:30pm and so far I'm the only one. Who showed up. I'm/was the person standing out side with the grey shall and beige handbag. If this is the effort people make then I won't be making an effort in the ... Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
IrishAlexandrian

COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December by IrishAlexandrian

Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ...

IrishAlexandrian

The meet up is open to anyone who can make it. The meet up is organized to help expats meet people familiar with how things are done here in Egypt, it gives them an opportunity to network and meet people. Otherwise it wouldn't be posted on the ... Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
simonne

Aussie looking to make some friends by simonne

Hi, I'm a teacher here in Egypt and i am looking to meet some other expats to go out with sometimes.

IrishAlexandrian

Hey guys, if you're interested there is a mini mixer next Monday in Zamalek, check the topic in the forum for further detail and up dates Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
rrroyalll

Introduction by rrroyalll

I am an American busienssman of Egyptian origin. I lived most of my life in the US and now I am back in Cairo for a couple of years .. maybe more ... depends on how things will go with my private business. Looking forward to making lots of friends ...

IrishAlexandrian

rrroyal we are trying to have a mini mixer next monday at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Zamalek, check the topic in the Forum in case you would like to join. Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
sssandy

hairdresser-cairo by sssandy

hi everyone.can anyone recomend me a good hair salon?.i'm european having blonde hair.i wish to find a good hairdresser who knows how to color my hair highlights) without destroying them.any experience???please let me know asp

IrishAlexandrian

I who am very fussy about my hair, have yet to find a hairdresser i feel 100% comfortable with. I have been here for almost 20 years and I have had some VERY close calls. I prefer doing my highlights and having my hair styled abroad. I only have it ... Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
IrishAlexandrian

COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December by IrishAlexandrian

Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ...

IrishAlexandrian

Thanks guys for the address and link. Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
IrishAlexandrian

COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December by IrishAlexandrian

Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ...

IrishAlexandrian

It is on the nile side of the island, near the um kalthom statue, a few blocks before moris sushi. I don't know the exact address. Read More

IrishAlexandrian created a thread
14 years ago

COFFEE MEET UP Monday 6th December

Enough complaining about not being able to meet up with people! Let's make an effort to meet up in 5 days time in Zamalek at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at 8pm. It's central and easy to get to! I would really like to meet some new people, before ... Read More

IrishAlexandrian replied to a thread
14 years ago
Shaanz

Coffee Meeting by Shaanz

I have been following for a little while now and noticed alot of new members. So I thought, why not arrange a coffee meeting. I'm guessing since everyone is new here you guys wouldnt mind. I on the other hand have been around for a while, so have a ...

IrishAlexandrian

I guess tomorrow is a no go... there has been no feed back! If you guys do decide to go out some time, please send me a private message! I'd really like to join. Read More