Mairead Hoey
@maireadhoey
Irish expat in Egypt
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38
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5
About me
Irish
Lives in cairo
Registration: 03 June 2011
A bit of fun
Walk like an Egyptian Have you ever tried to, walk like an Egyptian I mean? "Back in the day"........my son says that when I refer to anything pre 21st century....yes back in the day I tried to. I remember it clearly, coming home from the ... Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
No one, I said IF Egypt moves in this direction Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
The biggest problem facing Egypt today is economic. The January revolution was based on fighting for a decent standard of living for ALL Egyptian citizens irregardless of their political or religious ideologies. The majority of people have embraced ... Read More
hii :) by manoona
hi everyone im glad i joined expat-blog im egyptian and still living in egypt until i finish my education i'd be so happy to help any foreigners :) cause i'd need their help when i live abroad :)
Hi welcome back Do you notice any changes since your last visit http://irisheyeaoncairo.wordpress.com/ Read More
Is it safe? by Kiwi77
Hi there, I would like to know if it is quite safe to travel to Cairo at the moment? I know how the media can blow things out of proportion sometimes so would like to know from the people actually living there. We are two New Zealanders and would ...
The pyramids on a Friday is perfectly fine and safe, if you go early you may even have the whole place to yourself which is very special, enjoy your trip, bring your camera and smile at the locals, saying no to their services is just part of the ... Read More
Is it safe? by Kiwi77
Hi there, I would like to know if it is quite safe to travel to Cairo at the moment? I know how the media can blow things out of proportion sometimes so would like to know from the people actually living there. We are two New Zealanders and would ...
It depends how you intend to get around. Ideally a car and driver but if not join a tour or find an English speaking cabbie and negotiate a daily rate. On another point don't bring a buggy you won't be able to use it. If you have a harness great but ... Read More
Hands up if you are not egyptian by maireadhoey
I am fascinated by this site, it's called Expat.com but having read through a lot of the topics and posts how many expats are on here ? If you check out other countries forums you get a diverse mix of nationalities and view points but the Egyptian ...
Yes Semsema well said I hope to make the next meeting and put some faces to all the (very difficult to pronounce ) names......... My accent is rubbish.......feel free to laugh but be warned I might laugh back :D Read More
Hands up if you are not egyptian by maireadhoey
I am fascinated by this site, it's called Expat.com but having read through a lot of the topics and posts how many expats are on here ? If you check out other countries forums you get a diverse mix of nationalities and view points but the Egyptian ...
Magdaw is right, it's great that there is so much traffic here, you can get an answer to any query very quickly, if this was a forum in my country written in Arabic or even French it would be very empty so it goes to show how cosmopolitan Cairo is ... Read More
Dahab. Panic attacks and rugby by maireadhoey
We were a motley crew the twelve of us who headed to Dahab for the weekend. Irish, English, quite a few French, Egyptian and the odd Canadian. We were meant to go by the Taba road but due to the political climate sailing along the Israeli border was ...
Cheers Semsema We are from Belfast so guns, soilders, checkpoints and even getting body searched every time you went into a shop were normal every day things so it wouldn't put us off. Fortunately are troubles are over ( mostly) Thanks for your ... Read More
Hands up if you are not egyptian
I am fascinated by this site, it's called Expat.com but having read through a lot of the topics and posts how many expats are on here ? If you check out other countries forums you get a diverse mix of nationalities and view points but the Egyptian ... Read More
Books about Cairo in English
Hi sophie I loved that book too....if you liked that I would recommend Tweets from Tahrir which is self explanatory and is the most up to date concerning the revolution by Nadia Idle, a bit heavier is inside Egypt by john Bradley it was initially ... Read More
Dahab. Panic attacks and rugby by maireadhoey
We were a motley crew the twelve of us who headed to Dahab for the weekend. Irish, English, quite a few French, Egyptian and the odd Canadian. We were meant to go by the Taba road but due to the political climate sailing along the Israeli border was ...
Good point, but it is silly to take unnecessary risks, It is still fine to drive to sharm and Dahab just use the other roads, the resort was really empty and we should all make an effort to go and support the people trying to make a living there ... Read More
Dahab. Panic attacks and rugby by maireadhoey
We were a motley crew the twelve of us who headed to Dahab for the weekend. Irish, English, quite a few French, Egyptian and the odd Canadian. We were meant to go by the Taba road but due to the political climate sailing along the Israeli border was ...
Hi Don Moe...........you have me very confused , what is cruel?::/ Read More
Dahab. Panic attacks and rugby
We were a motley crew the twelve of us who headed to Dahab for the weekend. Irish, English, quite a few French, Egyptian and the odd Canadian. We were meant to go by the Taba road but due to the political climate sailing along the Israeli border was ... Read More
Ring Road Caption Contest
Give it your best shot, its a photo on the ring road...."I told you to brake" http://wp.me/p1IkPS-38 Read More
Top Gear in Egypt by maireadhoey
I love Jeremy Clarkson. There I've said it. He may be a sexist, shapeless big lump of slobbering manhood, working his way through an extended mid life crisis, but there is something about his wit and charm that makes me go weak at the knees, It's ...
Good point..... I think the Egyptian drivers would come out on top.......they practice everyday like it's a race so they would be sure to win.......but hey he would probably cheat and claim he won through some technicality It would be great to watch Read More
Top Gear in Egypt
I love Jeremy Clarkson. There I've said it. He may be a sexist, shapeless big lump of slobbering manhood, working his way through an extended mid life crisis, but there is something about his wit and charm that makes me go weak at the knees, It's ... Read More
Fancy a tongue in cheek glimpse of everyday life in Cairo? by maireadhoey
Citadel Shenanagins Headed to the citadel today, fancied a wee bit of a tourist outing, as my hubby had never experienced this unique representation of Egyptian military history. Bad call. It was 41 degrees and very very sticky. Nonetheless, we ...
Thanks for all the positive replies on my blog Click the subscribe button and get all the new posts automatically Slainte Read More
Carrefour Advice.....but not as you know it.... by maireadhoey
For all you newbies and not so new, follow this link ..slightly off beat advice if you are venturing to Carrefour Check out irisheyesoncairo.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/mission-impossible/
Hope you have your pads on!!! A set of earplugs would be good too! Read More
Carrefour Advice.....but not as you know it.... by maireadhoey
For all you newbies and not so new, follow this link ..slightly off beat advice if you are venturing to Carrefour Check out irisheyesoncairo.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/mission-impossible/
Hi, Wow...you have no need to apologize, and I would never dream of complaining about Carrefour or their staff. The store is excellent value for money and the staff all work extremely hard, the only problem is that there needs to be about another ... Read More
Fancy a tongue in cheek glimpse of everyday life in Cairo? by maireadhoey
Citadel Shenanagins Headed to the citadel today, fancied a wee bit of a tourist outing, as my hubby had never experienced this unique representation of Egyptian military history. Bad call. It was 41 degrees and very very sticky. Nonetheless, we ...
I have just posted it in the forum Read More
Carrefour Advice.....but not as you know it....
For all you newbies and not so new, follow this link ..slightly off beat advice if you are venturing to Carrefour Check out irisheyesoncairo.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/mission-impossible/ Read More
Fancy a tongue in cheek glimpse of everyday life in Cairo? by maireadhoey
Citadel Shenanagins Headed to the citadel today, fancied a wee bit of a tourist outing, as my hubby had never experienced this unique representation of Egyptian military history. Bad call. It was 41 degrees and very very sticky. Nonetheless, we ...
Cheers guys you can check out the "Carrefour Advice" thread for my latest adventures I just need one more post to be accepted here as a blogger ..help me out !!! Read More
Fancy a tongue in cheek glimpse of everyday life in Cairo? by maireadhoey
Citadel Shenanagins Headed to the citadel today, fancied a wee bit of a tourist outing, as my hubby had never experienced this unique representation of Egyptian military history. Bad call. It was 41 degrees and very very sticky. Nonetheless, we ...
Hi mero I know I may not always say what Egyptians want to hear but....I love Cairo so much I have chosen to make it my home ....everywhere has problems, but I have every confidence that the Egyptian people will come through this turmoil and put ... Read More
Fancy a tongue in cheek glimpse of everyday life in Cairo?
Citadel Shenanagins Headed to the citadel today, fancied a wee bit of a tourist outing, as my hubby had never experienced this unique representation of Egyptian military history. Bad call. It was 41 degrees and very very sticky. Nonetheless, we ... Read More