Anyone ever lived in Egypt?

[Briarmom]

Any info about the pros and cons will be appreciated. I don't know what area we may move to, I don't even know if I am allowed to accompany dh. Just thought I'd ask here!!

 

[pw2pp]

Bumping this thread up for you.

You said "live" there but you're not sure if you will be allowed to accompany him?? Yikes

How long will he have to be there?
Do you have kids?
Just curious

 

[twojo21]

havent lived there but i did vacation there for a month. egypt was a fascinating country with tons of sand, people & history. the con was there is a decent amount of poverty by high american standards in the regular non touristy sections, the economy is mediocre so job wise could be a problem depending, it is very hot. pro the country/government is changing from its more radical days & the majority of people are friendly, beautiful landscape on the nile & red sea. tons of history, the historical sites there are beautiful. can be a con language is primarly arabic so if you live there i suggest you catch on quickly, i speak alittle so this helped talking with locals, at bazaars, when taking the bus, etc. pretty much egypt is what you make of it, i found it enchanting & enjoyed the differences from the here.

 

[Cindy B]

My former client lived in Egypt, as well as a former neighbor.

Both of these families left Egypt for thier children's sake. They both said it wasn't a place for children.

one of the mothers said "many rules for women". She did tell me she felt freer here in the US.