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by Lostintranslation
Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: SALES
Replies: 5
Views: 2044

no seriously its a real sale just got back from london with 2 extra cases of shoppng only to find there is a sale on here I need not have done all that rushing around and ruined my holiday! got baby T's for less than £2 from HnM! if I had known, would have filled suitcase with food not clothes! Also...
by Lostintranslation
Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: SALES
Replies: 5
Views: 2044

SALES

Hi ppl

So i noticed a MASSIVE sale on in city stars. Just wondering if anyone knows which months they have sales on in Cairo? So I'm assumin January is one...?
by Lostintranslation
Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:51 pm
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Dietry needs (i figured this was a better place!)
Replies: 31
Views: 14321

I don't do henna. Had an allergic reaction to it in my hair once. I would guess you could buy it at an herbal shop (attar) or maybe at one of those shops that sells girly stuff like makeup and hair accessories. Oh i wouldnt use it on my hair but usually its the other stuff they add to the henna tha...
by Lostintranslation
Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Cars...
Replies: 8
Views: 3965

Thanks will check that out. I see what your saying butwhen we see the style of driving or the brand new BMWs with scratches or dents it hurts him lol (He is a very careful driver;)) his logic for having a used car is that we pay less overall and wont care about the state its in by the end...
by Lostintranslation
Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Cars...
Replies: 8
Views: 3965

Cars...

Gosh I know this is a dodgy topic but thought may as well try. Hubby has decided he does not like it here (He is very used to UK/Europe unlike moi) and refuses to buy a new car here as he claims it is a depreciating asset and he doesnt want to lose any more money in Egypt (unexpected aspects of our ...
by Lostintranslation
Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Dietry needs (i figured this was a better place!)
Replies: 31
Views: 14321

I only know of green stuff that has already been mentioned and liver...and of course supplements but u should take them with vit c like OJ.
by Lostintranslation
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Dietry needs (i figured this was a better place!)
Replies: 31
Views: 14321

So I went to Alfa Market, dragged 4 adults and a baby but made it finally and I FOUND IT! :bd: calc enriched, lactose free soy milk! Alhm (I love you glyphdoctor) ahem so thanks for all your help :) ppl. Ebikatsu- Thanks for the suggestions, have no kitchen right now (just a sink , cooker and fridge...
by Lostintranslation
Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Dietry needs (i figured this was a better place!)
Replies: 31
Views: 14321

Hi all, thanks for your responses and sorry it has taken me foreva to respond! Thanks Ebikatsu that would be brilliant as I’m not very mobile right now. I tried online and it would cost me around £50 delivery for one carton of calc fortified rice dream :x I gathered that Egyptians don’t do healthy-s...
by Lostintranslation
Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Looking to buy curtains or material in Cairo?
Replies: 7
Views: 2940

yay needed that :)
by Lostintranslation
Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Dietry needs (i figured this was a better place!)
Replies: 31
Views: 14321

Dietry needs (i figured this was a better place!)

Hello/Salams all Have recently moved to Egypt and I am really struggling with the food/grocery situation. More so because I am pregnant and lactose intolerant (also have a chicken and beef phobia which doesn't help...don't ask!) Does anyone know if there is a place where they stock UK/US brands. I h...