This post has been sitting in the queue for quite a long while. Our return to Alex a photos below.
A major concern and condition upon returning to Alex was would there still all those amazing brands of potato chips still available every 50 meters? |
Speaking of amazing snack foods, The Flying Chef has moved into our neighborhood. |
We missed those election days where every inch of the city is plastered by political posters. |
An Egyptian haircut is ALWAYS an adventure. This barber taught me to call women "mooza" which translates to banana. The conversation might go: Mexican bananas are hot! |
Typical traffic outside our school. |
This has always been one of my favorite buildings in the city. It transcends typical Alex architecture. |
Smurf birthday cakes are still all the rage. |
Merry Christmas 2016, we are a year ahead of all the rest. |
There is a new tram in town, a fancy one with seating and snacks. |
An inside view. |
Our school is getting a new pool. |
A scene from this year's annual fundraiser gala. Included was the paparazzi ready to welcome the guests. |
This year's theme was the 70's, but more like disco. |
Don't forget to fly in skinny fire twirlers from Beirut. |
Ana and I protested disco and went as punks! |
Camels in the hood. |
Ana's dad picking out dinner. |
Looking for Waldo. |
Free range chicken. |
If you've been looking for these, they have them here. |
Around the corner. |
Free delivery with each purchase. |
Love the color. |
Close quarters. |
No it's not the S&M turd brothers driving around in the love machine. |
Need a gift from Egypt? Taking orders now. |
Say it with style. |
Duck duck goose. |
City living with great views... |
with a view of a pool and antique cars. |
Show me your your over D. |
People we work with. |
Stalking. |
There are signs telling people not to fish there. |
This boy was fishing out plastic bags and throwing rocks at his friends. |
K8+8, Sara, and Esme paid us a visit from Ethiopia. |
Our kind of candidate. |
Still got the blues, Tears in heaven, Things 4 laugh and other Slayer hits. |
The secret to successful DIY buildings. |
Do you think the giant "Chill out" signs that line the national highway have meaning? |