What I saw today (10): Lamp post

Lamp post, a photo by Ester Meerman on Flickr.

Wondering around Cairo one comes across many old and run-down things.

What I learned today (7) - S is for Football

Our internet connection has been a massive bitch lately, causing me to have to call those lovely people at the LinkDotNet helpdesk many times this week.

Why I won't be going to Afghanistan

A few weeks ago I was offered a job in Afghanistan. This rather bizarre article in Time Magazine neatly sums up why I declined to go.

Extreme Tourism: Couch Surfing Comes to Afghanistan

Learning Arabic (2): Flickr doesn't speak Arabic

Hala? In what Arabic country do they greet each other with 'hala'? I've never heard anyone use that, anywhere. According to my dictionary 'hala' means 'sweet' or 'delicious'. Flickr #fail? 

Learning Arabic (1): Teacher becomes student

Arabic, a photo by Ester Meerman on Flickr.

As of two days ago I started Arabic lessons again. The teacher becomes student.

What I saw today (9): Big eyed kitty

Big eyed kittie, a photo by Ester Meerman on Flickr.

This kitty came to check us out last night at a cafe in down town Cairo. Unfortunately I only had my iPhone with me and not the 600D, so this grainy image is the best I could do. From now on I'll always carry my camera around with me, everywhere.

Monthly roundup: most popular blog posts in April

Here are this month's best read posts:

1. What is 'blowsex'?

2. What I learned today (5): Hiring standards at Vodafone Egypt are low

3. Teaching in Egypt (5): ‘Are you Jewish?’

4. Teaching in Egypt (7): The one guy that stands out

5. Teaching in Egypt (4): What is karma?