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Hi can anyone explain the post system in Luxor? suspect it maybe a case of renting a PO Box at the post office, and generally how long does post take to arrive from the UK?
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I once had to send some signed papers to the bank in UK so toddles off to the PO with them, explained they are VERY important and need to be there FAST. Was told 120le for FAST, 3-5 days, or 11le for...
Just been told that there is a woman geezer on the WB that's hunting this bloke that lives in Karnak that's attempting to gather information about ex-pats, asking for their e-mails and phone numbers...
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I realized this Bombay as last night I gave the wig a trial run and within moments I was surrounded by the gangplank wallers, could of made fifty quid in the space of moments but as the object of the...
I was having a nice cup of tea up at the village the other night sitting along the canal directly in front of the houses that runs parallel with it, when all of a sudden there was a big commotion,...
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It's no walk in the park for females either, as you probably know. :sd
Who says Luxor is not the News of the World? I found out yesterday of the sad loss of my sister in the UK, two weeks ago. I did not find out from a relative but from a friend in Luxor!! It amazes me...
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It does FB, but in reality 5 hours is not a long time its just now a little harder to get flights.
After about one year of taking possession of my home I received my first unwanted visitors. The thousands of the small brown ants that are so common here. I used to watch in fascination as column...
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Guess reading ants by Braille isn't - well it just isn't........ :? :?
Have just cut 2 freesia flowers & they smell wonderful :rs I wasn't sure whether they would grow here but gave it a try & after sitting around in the ground for a few months they have suddenly thrown...
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Love freesias as a cut flower and the fragrance is to die for!
I have just received a call from my friend Nagwa to say that there is going to be a MEMORIAL SERVICE at the crash site, organised by the Luxor Governorate TOMORROW (1st March). Anyone in Luxor who...
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Diplomats, local officials, attend memorial at scene of deadly balloon crash.
A memorial service was held in the Egyptian city of Luxor on Friday for the 19 foreign tourists who died in what appears...
This guide outlines visas and permits according to official procedures. Once you are on the ground in Egypt, you may be surprised to find your fellow expats...
A bit of unrest in Luxor this morning, outside Haggag Square between the Morsi Supporters and the non Morsi Supporters, plenty of shouting going on but no fighting. At the end of the day there is...
Please be extra carefull when out and about, and make sure you dont carry anything valuable in your bags.
This afternoon a women was held up by 2 men holding a gun, they fled off with her bag, for...
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We are all taught about the Ancient Egyptians ( all be it not the truth)
So, it's natural that many people will want to visit what they read about in skool . . :cool:
Does anyone remember the name of the film about the relocation of the ex-pat cemetery awhile back ?
If so could you post the name as I am endeavoring to view it's content.'cheers.
I should know as I...
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And they turned it into the Egyptian version of Tellytubby Land your not even aloud to sit there unless your an Egyptian gardener with loads of cronies to smoke the day/night away.
A friend has just reported they have seen about 30 army/police trucks, 7 armoured vehicles, cranes and diggers pass them in Medina street, Egyptians watching dont know what is going on, maybe they...
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They will be on the West Bank for months if they ever make it over here!! :lol: :lol:
There is already the concern about bottled water cropping its head above the skyline in Luxor. This has already been a problem in Hurghada and other places in Egypt, and it seems as though it is now...
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I see AVG are having a rout at the moment so watch out!!
Though the Ministers keep saying the fuel situation has finished on many occasions, this is not true of Luxor, just one scene yesterday from the petrol station on the right heading towards the...
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Ive no idea, it might be and on and off service providing the can get fuel.
Last night 3 stations in in Luxor had fuel (only 90 and 92 though) it seems like you have to still queue and wait for...
Is this the beginning of the end for tourism in Luxor? Why are so many expats leaving Luxor in large numbers and returning to their home countries in droves. Is it because they've had enough of the...
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Many of the foreign population living here would not think gin is a luxury!
Thinking of going home to meet up with my daughter while she is there on holiday from Australia, we have not met for almost 4 years and this seems to be the perfect opportunity. She has not set a...
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can only say that we had the best Christmas for a long time last year in Luxor - superb day with lots of friends - sail on the river then a meal and then a visit to a friends house - excellent and...
I have just spoken to the Egyptian Consular here in Istanbul to clarify any misunderstandings or confusion re long term stay visas for Egypt. I was advised by the Visa Consular Section that the...
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and I've had/got some great neighbours here.........who welcomed me and accepted me with open arms. In cha allah I will have again. :up
Just had a tour of the new Luxor Medical Center situated in St Joseph Street. Well worth a visit and to know that there is a very modern facility if I should need medical attention. The centre has in...
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Yes Teddyboy I have had my moments, although i can only just remember them. The first time my hand 'accidentally' touched one of these confounded contraptions i discovered, at the age of sixteen in...
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