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| The Nile River view in Zamalek |
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| Aerial view of Zamalek, I didn't take this pic !...lol |
I spent the day in Zamalek last Saturday. Zamalek is a
little island neighborhood in the middle of the Nile River right in the center
of Cairo accessed by the famous Oct 6 Bridge. It’s where many of the embassies are located like Jordan’s, India, Bulgaria, to name of few. I love walking in the shaded tree lined neighborhood and discovering new embassies, shops, just little holes in the wall that have hidden treasures like this little shop I found owned by a very grouchy Englishman but filled with beautiful things…..lol.
Zamalek is one of the affluent areas in Cairo and home to
many Europeans and foreigners. Perhaps it
is why I feel the most comfortable here.
Besides that fact that it’s a lovely area I feel it has the essence of
Egypt but also flashes of home like seeing Subway, Coffee Bean, etc. and a bit
of a 
western style living. I definitely want to stay in this area next time I come to Egypt. I just need to find an affordable place!
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| Sequoia Restaurant,,,,not South Beach! |
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| Hooka anyone? |
I not only loved the restaurant
for its ambiance but the food was fantastic. Hummus ,
sambousak (turnovers or “empanadas”) and then pizza & chicken shish tawook,
delicious !
I also took the opportunity to
get some shots in a different setting of a new bracelet I’m doing for the
Starlight Children’s Foundation. Overall,
it was a lovely day and I enjoyed it very much!
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As always, please leave me your comments!
Traveling Redheaded Lady
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