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lisaroscoe

lisaroscoe

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in Egypt

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Lives in Cairo

Registration: 11 July 2011

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lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Burnside

Maadi Sexual Harassment by Burnside

If you're looking for a safe location in Cairo NOT NOT CHOOSE MAADI! Please don't let the estate agent tell you how safe it is near the embassies (we all know what happens to Embassies) One friend of mine has been attacked by taxi drivers, kids ...

lisaroscoe

... My husband has seen violence and harassment against women on the metro and from his car... YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE.So, to understand that he saw and he didn t do anything for stopping the looters? Just he watched ... like at the ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Subhaniya

Is Egypt safe for tourists (Sept /Oct 2011) by Subhaniya

Hi All, I'm planning a to go to Egypt in late October with my family. Will be staying in Ramses and seeing the usual touristic/historical places in Cairo etc. Was there last in 2006. Now with the revolution and specifically recent events, and ...

lisaroscoe

Perhaps for men it is safer than for women, but most of women are not feeling as safe as we did pre-revolution. It's easy to say you feel safe when you are not a target. Or if you are always in a car. But for women alone at night - say taking the ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Burnside

Maadi Sexual Harassment by Burnside

If you're looking for a safe location in Cairo NOT NOT CHOOSE MAADI! Please don't let the estate agent tell you how safe it is near the embassies (we all know what happens to Embassies) One friend of mine has been attacked by taxi drivers, kids ...

lisaroscoe

It's true - there is no war between Christians and Muslims and it is blown out of proportion by the government and of course by the media. Whatever strife does exist is exploited by the government - read army - to stay in power. Mubarak also used ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Burnside

Maadi Sexual Harassment by Burnside

If you're looking for a safe location in Cairo NOT NOT CHOOSE MAADI! Please don't let the estate agent tell you how safe it is near the embassies (we all know what happens to Embassies) One friend of mine has been attacked by taxi drivers, kids ...

lisaroscoe

Lisa ur text is not worth of a reply so I have nothing to say to u mrs german shepherd dog. Nice dog thoughThat would be considered a reply Andy. Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Burnside

Maadi Sexual Harassment by Burnside

If you're looking for a safe location in Cairo NOT NOT CHOOSE MAADI! Please don't let the estate agent tell you how safe it is near the embassies (we all know what happens to Embassies) One friend of mine has been attacked by taxi drivers, kids ...

lisaroscoe

You must be um, well, can you read? Not all women cover but all women get harassed - even those in hijab. That's number one. Number two, I've been here over 6 years and I'm 50 years old, my husband is Muslim and I am not. Christians do not veil ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Burnside

Maadi Sexual Harassment by Burnside

If you're looking for a safe location in Cairo NOT NOT CHOOSE MAADI! Please don't let the estate agent tell you how safe it is near the embassies (we all know what happens to Embassies) One friend of mine has been attacked by taxi drivers, kids ...

lisaroscoe

QUOTE: "I don't think foreigners should come here and change the country and impose thier western values. It's just different guys and u knew it before u came here so stop moaning and get on with it or bug off. Nough said" In point of fact Mr. ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Burnside

Maadi Sexual Harassment by Burnside

If you're looking for a safe location in Cairo NOT NOT CHOOSE MAADI! Please don't let the estate agent tell you how safe it is near the embassies (we all know what happens to Embassies) One friend of mine has been attacked by taxi drivers, kids ...

lisaroscoe

I have lived in Egypt for a long time. I have lived in Zamalek and now I live in Maadi. I am 50 years old and no one with half a brain could ever mistake me for a street walker. I wear long sleeves and long pants and nothing on me is tight. And ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
The Egyptian

New visa regulations???? by The Egyptian

My wife has just seen on Russian TV that Russians and Ukrainians won't be getting visas upon arrival (at the airport) anymore. I tried to confirm this but I cannot reach someone at the Immigration Police at Cairo International Airport. Will check ...

lisaroscoe

No one said you were xenophobic Mr. The Egyptian, you are the only one to mention "xenophobia", "discrimination", "unfair" - I never used any of those terms, nor did I accuse you of being any of those things. Let me repeat:l I said was what she ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
The Egyptian

New visa regulations???? by The Egyptian

My wife has just seen on Russian TV that Russians and Ukrainians won't be getting visas upon arrival (at the airport) anymore. I tried to confirm this but I cannot reach someone at the Immigration Police at Cairo International Airport. Will check ...

lisaroscoe

Dude - Lighten up. All I did was to recount what I heard. She's from the Ukraine and this is her story. Sorry if it bothers you. She told me this in August, long before the visa brouhaha of last week - it specifically concerned a particular ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
jardinier

want to adopt a puppy by jardinier

hi all, I want to adopt a puppy, of young age, the gender is not important, but i prefer short haired dogs. if anyone can help, please contact me. Thank you

lisaroscoe

Hi and thank you for adopting! Good for you. ESMA and SPARE - both great organizations and will help you adopt. Good luck! Lisa Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
The Egyptian

New visa regulations???? by The Egyptian

My wife has just seen on Russian TV that Russians and Ukrainians won't be getting visas upon arrival (at the airport) anymore. I tried to confirm this but I cannot reach someone at the Immigration Police at Cairo International Airport. Will check ...

lisaroscoe

Yes, thank goodness Egypt reversed itself. However, if you are Russian or Ukranian, it's a different story - they are cracking down on Russians and Ukranians, I heard it from a Russian friend - she thinks it's because most Egyptians think Russian ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
hyndmani

Volunteer day at SPARE animal shelter by hyndmani

It's time to do a little to help the animals of Cairo folks. Check out the cairopets.com site to see details of AND SIGN UP FOR the volunteer day next Friday. I know that some of the °µÍø½ûÇøs who came along last time are probably out of Cairo right ...

lisaroscoe

That day has come and gone but I think they changed it didn't they? I want to get involved with SPARE and open a small boarding/kennel in Maadi - my business name is CairoDogs.... Lisa Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Julien

Formalities to bring your pet in Egypt by Julien

Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Egypt? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Egypt? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets have ...

lisaroscoe

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lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Skeena

Dogs in Cairo by Skeena

I may move to Cairo at some point in the future and was wondering what advice anyone would have regarding bringing a medium sized Wheaton Terrier to Cairo? Thanks in advance for your help.

lisaroscoe

Yes of course I would be happy to. Some questions about Bonnie and your plans: Will you be available by telephone? Where is Bonnie's vet located? Does she have any current medical conditions? And of course, is she house trained? Many people keep ... Read More

lisaroscoe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Skeena

Dogs in Cairo by Skeena

I may move to Cairo at some point in the future and was wondering what advice anyone would have regarding bringing a medium sized Wheaton Terrier to Cairo? Thanks in advance for your help.

lisaroscoe

I am an American dog lover living in Cairo and opening up a small kennel for dog people who cannot travel with their pets and want more than just a place to put them. At the moment I can only take one dog at a time as I am searching for the right ... Read More