Good morning #Zamalek. #Cairo #Egypt #sunrise #clouds #bluesky...

Good morning #Zamalek. #Cairo #Egypt #sunrise #clouds #bluesky #pleasant #instagood #InstaSize

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Nola Cupcakes for Breakfast? Don’t Judge Me

@nolacupcakes for breakfast? Don’t judge me. Need that energy for this marathon of grading. And a happy me could be good for the students. *winks* (at Nola Cupcakes)

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Love the Holiday Season

Love the holiday season - lots of shopping and gift giving, but this gift is for me. #tistheseason #jewelry #Cairo #Egypt #InstaSize (at Fair Trade Egypt)

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One street off of #Tahrir this morning about 8 a.m. #Cairo...

One street off of #Tahrir this morning about 8 a.m. #Cairo #Egypt

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Early morning life on the Nile. Taken Oct. 2014. #everydayEgypt

Early morning life on the Nile. Taken Oct. 2014. #everydayEgypt #Zamalek #serenity #instasize

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The Egyptian Way :: 3 Places to Order Groceries Online in Cairo

3 Places to Order Groceries Online in Cairo

I've been living and working in Cairo, Egypt for five (5) years and like in the U.S., it's my preference to physically go shopping. I like to see and touch the veggies and it's just nice to get out and about.

Cairo is a busy city! And frankly speaking, sometimes I just don't feel like going out. In the U.S. when I had that feeling, I would just go without or get off my ass and go to the grocery store.

In Cairo, good groceries are just a 'click' away and even with the 'click' the groceries may arrive within the hour. I say that because I know that you can order just about anything now on Amazon and it will arrive in a day or so. So that is a very nice option.

I don't order that often so I don't have a preference for a particular company listed below. I usually buy from the one that has the most items that I want in stock.

It should be noted that it is possible that you can find many of the items listed on any of these websites at cheaper prices if you visit a local market. There's a price for convenience - I'm all about convenience.

Gourmet Egypt

• Maybe one of the most popular online grocery stories. The name says a lot. However, because of it's popularity, they are often out of some items.

• Good experience ordering from them. They have a physical store in my neighborhood and the delivery is speedy.

• They have several physical stores around Cairo.

• The website is easy to navigate
• In English
• Various categories like 'gourmet delights' which is great for planning parties. 
• They have a search field.

• There is often a sale of some sort.

• They now offer gift cards in increments of 150, 250 and 500LE.

• The delivery fee (typically 9LE), times and locations is posted in the 'delivery/returns' section.

• They email you the receipt, but it does not include information about delivery times.

• One problem, if an item is not in stock they will email you. However, I think that they should call you so that if you want to cancel the order because certain items are no longer available, you will have that option. 

• Payment on delivery: cash or credit.

My June 5th order from Gourmet Egypt.

Offah

• Great experience with this company because they emailed the receipt and the approximate delivery time. They arrived on time with a bounty of food and I was able to pay with my debit card.

• Good prices and a good quantity.

• The website is easy to navigate.
• In English.
• Various categories.
• They have a search field.

• Information about delivery fee (9LE) and times is listed under 'customer service.'

• Payment is cash on delivery.

Nature's Gifts Stores

• I've ordered from this company before. Good experience.

• The website is easy to navigate.
•  In English, which is interesting because they have a video tutorial in Arabic. 
• A variety of categories to select from including non-food items.

• They offer some hard to find items like buckwheat, quinoa and gluten free products.

• They also email you your receipt and details of the delivery time and the final cost.

Happy grocery shopping.

The Egyptian Way :: The Morning of #June30

My view of #Cairo on this ominous #June30. #sunrise #Zamalek



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The Egyptian Way :: A View from a Bus

This is the best I could do trying to take pics from a moving bus w/an iPad2. Oh and #goodmorningCairo.



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Good morning #Cairo!

Good morning #Cairo!

Taken on Friday, June 14 at about 4:45 a.m. in Zamalek in Cairo.



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The Egyptian Way :: Ramadan Lamps 2013!

The countdown is on to Ramadan 2013! #Egypt #Zamalek #RamadanLamps



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The Egyptian Way :: Water Delivery

So excited to see the Nestlé water for my cooler. It’s been several months since the fire at the Cairo area plant, but it seems that they're back up and running. Now let's see how long this will last me with the heat wave that's currently taking place.


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My Latest Shoe Purchase

My Latest Shoe Purchase

I know that the shoe diva (and my fashion forward sister) @prettygirlfriday will not be happy that I’ve purchased these Crocs. But they’re so comfortable and so what I need in Cairo.

And how convenient ... I didn't even know that there's an authentic Crocs shoe store in my neighborhood. I saw another pair that I want too, but I'll give this pair a try first.



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My view today in Manial in Cairo

My view today in Manial. #awesome



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Cairo Life :: Khamaseen

Cairo Life :: Khamaseen

I wanted to go for a bike ride this morning, but it’s not such a good idea w/this weather - Khamaseen/sandstorm. Taken Fri., Mar. 22, 2013.

Pictures from the White Desert

Pictures from the White Desert

On a trip to the White Desert late last year (2012), I took some pics. It was my second trip to the area and still it’s the most enjoyable an picturesque places I’ve visited. I’m a fan of sunsets and sunrises, both are captured here.

Cairo Life :: Crates

Cairo Life :: Crates



What seems like trash … Is now being repurposed by several different Egyptian companies and organizations. They’re being used as chairs, shelves, etc. Taken Nov. 2012 in Bahariya.

Cairo Life :: Hangin Out on the Bridge

A few men hangin out on the October 6th bridge just before the exit near the Egyptian Museum. In the background, the former headquarters of the former National Democratic Party (NDP). The building was set on fire during the January 25th revolution. Image taken Dec. 10, 2012.

Cairo Life :: Fresh Popcorn at Tahrir

Since Tent City has resumed in Tahrir Square (following Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's constitutional declaration), the diverse vendors have also returned. You can find food, clothes and other assorted knick knacks. But the popcorn ... it's the best. Taken Tues., Nov. 27, 2012.

Cairo Life :: Almost Full Moon

Here's to hoping that things don't get worse in #Egypt. But with the moon almost full, anything goes. Taken Mon., Nov. 26, 2012.

Cairo Life :: AUC Sports Center

Took this picture one day last week while on The American University in Cairo campus. Nov., 2012.