One disaster follows the next

Life in Cairo never gets boring. Currently its disaster time. After 2 weeks of intensive rain, the city drowns in water, traffic jams convert the city into one single car park and a thick mud layer covers the streets and pathwalks. I remember three days ago I needed to duplicate a key. The shop being only approximately 7oom away, it seemed like an exciting adventure tour. Jumping over filthy water holes, squeezing around muddy cars and fleeing from the black cold shower by the approaching high speed bus, I finally arrived at the shop. It was was completely encircled by water and I felt like Robinson Crusoe, having reached an island.

Then, since yesterday the underwater communication cable to Egypt is dammaged, which means that internet is down in the whole country. Only priority lines are maintained via another smaller cable and satellite, but it is very slow and now again I am not able to get any emails on my Outlook.

What else. Oh yeah, my cat suddenly starts exploring her territory and comes scaringly close to the street, but well, unless she gets killed its not yet a disaster I guess.

And last but not least, its freaking freezing cold. I have already isolated all windows, bought thick socks and pullovers, but I am still shivering all day. (Imagine, they still switch on the AC in the office!!!) Luckily I am subscribed to a Health Club that provides a 24/7 HOT jaccuzi bath. Now, I should maybe get a water resistant PC and phone and then you know where to find me:)...