Dr Cockroach, Ph.D

 

Dr Cockroach Ph.D

 

Dr Cockroach, Ph.D

 

The Mad Scientist from Monsters Vs Aliens

Isn’t he just Cute! lol

 

Avenue Traffic by Harry Winston

 

Avenue Traffic Timepiece by Harry Winston

 

“The design is based on the architecture of New York City – mostly the classic architecture that is. The long and narrow case is meant to allude to the many tall buildings of the great city while the dial is meant to remind you of looking down Fifth Avenue at night in conjunction with the 58 diamonds all over the dial to serve as the “sparking lights.” The overall case has 97 diamonds, while the dial itself is mother of pearl. Total stone weight for the movement is 3.18 carats and the case is in white gold.”

I personally kept staring at the watch for a while trying to imagine what the description says but I can’t seem to see it, do you? Never the less I think this watch is exceptionally beautiful and is a great investment. I still have to find out how much damage this will do to your pocket though.

Kiddos

 

Kiddos

 

 

While stopping at a red light I happened to get a glimpse of a young group of adorable kids crossing the street all lined up in twos holding hands. They were heading back to school after some fun in the snow. I kept thinking Why are they out?  The temperature was close to – 5C. They looked like cute little munchkins, all bundled up in winter gear. 

 

Snow in New England

Train Ride to Alexandria

 

The first thing you picture when you first walk in to Cairo’s train station is a Scene from an old black and white egyptian movie – when Shadya or Fatin Hamama runs through the crowd trying to get to the platform just in time before her lover leaves town.  I closed my eyes and imagined myself in the scene,  My  old movie scene dream was quickly interrupted when I got distracted by the shouting and yelling around from the masses of people rushing to their trains with their luggage, baskets, sacs or whatever they used to carry their belongings in. Mothers dragging their crying children while being yelled at by their husbands ordering them to keep up. It was a complete chaos. People bumped into you not acknowledging your presence.

So much for my 2 sec starring role in my own movie. I snapped out of my pretend world and headed to the train that was en route to Alexandria. This is the best train available with the best service, air conditioned and fastest with no stops, or so I was told. I got to the platform, looked for the First Class entrance and boarded. A wave of pungent air hit me the second I got on, I didn’t want to be picky so I tried breathing in through my mouth, almost passing out.  I got to my seat and it was FILTHY, not wanting to act like a spoilt brat I decided to go with the flow out of respect for the group I was with. It was so bad to the point I started laughing at every incident that took place. I took a window seat and stared out throughout  the whole trip. We passed by farm fields,  a lot of cows, donkeys, ducks and chicken along the way.” Old Mcdonald had a farm e yay e yay oo, and on his farm he had some cows, eyay eyay o, with a moo moo here and a moo moo there, here a moo there a moo everywhere a moo moo” kept playing in my head.  The moment we reached Alexandria I was first out the door! 

What an adventure it was and I’m glad i went through it, a funny one I must say. I strongly recommend that you go through one of these experiences just for the fun of it.

Donkey ride

Filthy First Class Chair

Farms and Towns along the way

Enjoying the shade

Farms along the way

Knock off Galore

While walking around some local stores in Cairo, I could not help but notice all the knock-offs that were on display. They came in all kinds and forms. There isn’t a single product that was not covered up in a brand’s logo. What an eye sore.   There even was a Louis Vuitton “Mubkhar”, talk about adapting to local goods – (I guess they took Marketing 101 into consideration). I strongly suggest those who love knock offs and wish to own branded products pay these stores a visit!  (sarcasm implied)

 

 

Knock off Stores

 

Knock off Stores

 

 

*My apologies for the bad images, I didn’t have my camera on me.