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Packing day
As I type, there are two Egyptian men in my living room building boxes and packing most of our stuff into them. Mr. Four and I are drinking beers, Bug has already fallen asleep for the evening, Giggle… more →
We Four in Egypt
Packing day
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Ms. Four wrote 1 month ago: As I type, there are two Egyptian men in my living room building boxes and packing most of our stuff … more →
Dream Town, here we come
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Ms. Four wrote 1 month ago: Folks, we’re leaving Cairo. As in, forever. And we’re leaving next week. It’s been … more →
Not our home, but our country
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Ms. Four wrote 4 months ago: On the flight from New York to Cairo, Giggle, age 6, explained things this way to Bug, age 4: … more →
Looking ahead to summer
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Ms. Four wrote 8 months ago: Despite grand plans to take the trip of a lifetime through East Africa this summer, it looks like we … more →
And the award for worst customer service goes to...
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Ms. Four wrote 10 months ago: US Citizen Services at the American Embassy in Cairo! I am furious at these people right now. A coup … more →
Count your t-shirts
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Ms. Four wrote 10 months ago: So, how many pairs of pants does a six year old need? How many pairs of socks will a four year old g … more →
Scenes from the expat life
Ms. Four wrote 10 months ago: A few things I never imagined writing: The other day I took the boys to the club for their tennis le … more →
Three paths
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Ms. Four wrote 10 months ago: There’s always plenty of time to reflect over the holidays here in Egypt. Which is usually a g … more →
Best of 2008
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Ms. Four wrote 11 months ago: My friend Jenni just wrote a nice post about her favorite moments from the past year, and I’m … more →
Christmas in Egypt
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Ms. Four wrote 11 months ago: I like Christmas in Egypt. In the US I often feel like the Grinch (before his heart grows two sizes) … more →
Americaland
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Ms. Four wrote 1 year ago: It’s easy to make snide remarks about Americans who move to other countries and proceed to sur … more →
Ramadan Kareem!
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Ms. Four wrote 1 year ago: The word on the street is that Ramadan starts tonight. The Grand Mufti will declare it so. This mean … more →
The Secret Summers of Expats
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Ms. Four wrote 1 year ago: As I’ve alluded to, our summer wasn’t all berry picking and whitewater rafting (though t … more →
Sleepless in Cairo
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Ms. Four wrote 1 year ago: Folks, it’s great to be back. Much to my surprise. I’m terribly jet lagged (and so is Bu … more →
No more JFK anxiety
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Ms. Four wrote 1 year ago: My very smart mother informed me that the boys and I will be arriving into and departing from the ve … more →
Off to Croatia
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Ms. Four wrote 1 year ago: On Sunday, I leave for six days in Croatia for… work! I have a professional meeting there. Her … more →
Why are we here?
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Ms. Four wrote 1 year ago: An anonymous Canadian asked me a question: I have 2 ask..why r u in Egypt? I’ve read ur blog occassi … more →
How Egypt is not like Saudi Arabia
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Ms. Four wrote 1 year ago: The Muslim world is diverse, and Egypt is not like any other country. And it’s definitely not … more →
A few blogs for your reading pleasure
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Ms. Four wrote 1 year ago: Here are some blogs by other expats in Egypt, great reads for anyone interested in the expat life. T … more →
