Yes, it's been overwhelming and we hated Cairo from the get-go. We didn't want to leave our beloved home in the hills of Klein Windhoek, our cosy Namibian oasis. Plus, then there was the noise, the grime, the pollution, the masses of people and the general decay. That was before we found a charming, airy apartment in downtown, complete with high ceilings, a beautiful stone floor in the hall and a little balcony overlooking the entire neighbourhood. There's the jolly baker around the corner, the old antiques shops in Hoda Shaarawy and Café Groppi, all just a stone's throw away. So maybe we'll start liking Cairo if we only find enough places, businesses and people that rise from the rubble and try to make a difference in the everyday lives of Cairenes. Just come along for the ride.
Oh, and if you'd like to check out Namibia, here's the complete lowdown on our former lives:
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