Back in Cairo. Back at the JW. Back to UNreality. Not having a problem with it! 
And it will last for one more week. The home we are minding is in the process of moving to another apartment, and it is half packed up. I still go over every day to spend time with the cats, but we are back to the JW to sleep. The moving date was supposed to be tomorrow, but as things usually happen here, the new apartment isn’t quite ready. Actually, when I had a look at it yesterday, I couldn’t believe that they were still saying it would be ready on time. So today we called again, and sure enough, they still have much to do and Thursday is good, but Saturday would be better. Fortunately, the owner of the moving company is used to this happening, and will be ready again later in the week. Unfortunately, everything but the kitchen is packed up, so we can’t stay there.
So life is very interesting, as daily I see the two lives co-exist. Besides the obvious decadence versus poverty, I have Ma’adi clothes, and JW clothes. I couldn’t comfortably wear shorts or sundresses in Ma’adi, but it is totally acceptable/standard at the JW.
And it will last for one more week. The home we are minding is in the process of moving to another apartment, and it is half packed up. I still go over every day to spend time with the cats, but we are back to the JW to sleep. The moving date was supposed to be tomorrow, but as things usually happen here, the new apartment isn’t quite ready. Actually, when I had a look at it yesterday, I couldn’t believe that they were still saying it would be ready on time. So today we called again, and sure enough, they still have much to do and Thursday is good, but Saturday would be better. Fortunately, the owner of the moving company is used to this happening, and will be ready again later in the week. Unfortunately, everything but the kitchen is packed up, so we can’t stay there.
So life is very interesting, as daily I see the two lives co-exist. Besides the obvious decadence versus poverty, I have Ma’adi clothes, and JW clothes. I couldn’t comfortably wear shorts or sundresses in Ma’adi, but it is totally acceptable/standard at the JW.
That being the case, they put on a bus to go to the City Stars shopping center. This is a very westernized mall - with prices to match. What is hard to believe is that no one seems to wear the western-style clothes that are being displayed. It is about seven stories high, with everything a mall would have including a movie theatre. I did find a Ma'adi skirt to replace the one that shrunk in the wash (honest), and a pair of chunky sandals (can you believe they're back in fashion?). Obviously they weren't the higher fashion, as they were reasonably priced.
Other than that, not much is happening until the weekend. We are hoping to get to a museum or something this week, but we do have to stick close by to keep the move on track. Dale should also get a phone permanently installed on his ear, as he continues to work on scheduling and hiring of crews. It is nice to have him around, but he is keeping busy.
Other than that, not much is happening until the weekend. We are hoping to get to a museum or something this week, but we do have to stick close by to keep the move on track. Dale should also get a phone permanently installed on his ear, as he continues to work on scheduling and hiring of crews. It is nice to have him around, but he is keeping busy.
I think I am finally caught up on the news. Hope you are all well and happy.
Love,
Laurel
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Hi, Dale and Laurel:
I enjoy reading about your adventures. You might be interested to know that we should soon be posting the latest newsletter on the website
comoxunitedchurch.com. You could be the first to benefit!
Love, Barb & Chuck
PS: We just sold our boat
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