Cairo is Shocking

Literally. Cairo is shocking. I have been shocked (is it just called a shock when it goes throughout your entire body, gives you a headache, and makes your muscles spasm?) more than once this week. Seriously though, I am looking into getting our washing machine fixed because it is not safe. And I'll be careful not to touch the prongs when I plug in my blow dryer next time.

In other news... I have signed a contract to stay at AIS for the next two years. I'll be teaching KG1, which is similar to PreK in the United States. My current placement is in this grade. The students are so cute! It's a great challenge, because they hardly speak English. I am really looking forward to staying in Cairo; an international job is what I was hoping for going into this experience. I feel so lucky!



I finally did something touristy this past weekend. We took a sunset felucca ride on the Nile. It was beautiful and relaxing! I went with other student teachers and teachers. It was quite the challenge getting there...we took a taxi from Heliopolis to Maadi to meet up with everyone. When we got to Maadi, it was a part we were unfamiliar with. Then, we tried to find other taxis to take us to the place where we were meeting everyone. We got in and out of several cars, because cab drivers seem to rarely know where they're going. Finally, we found our way with the help of several pedestrians, police officers, and little help from actual drivers. It was a great night! I look forward to doing more in the future...I just hope it is easier to get there.

I continue loving my adventure in Cairo. Check out my facebook for more pictures!