GOOOOOOOOOOOALL!!!

Thanks to the boss, A. and I could go to El Gouna today to watch the Africa Cup match between Ahly from Egypt and the Leopards of Congo. An Important Person of the security saved some nice seats from us, and although we came late (no comment), everybody was friendly and the atmosphere was nice. Well, fifteen minutes before the match, the singing and dancing of the Ahly supporters suddenly turned into a fight (??!!). There was fire and smoke everywhere, and we saw people jumping down, pushing and falling while trying to escape... it was an awful sight. The bullies/hooligans/loosers who were attacking the others made me so unbelievably angry. They are only punishing themselves with this behavior and it is very bad for the reputation of Egypt (and the Red Sea, which is badly in need of tourists!). Luckily, the police managed to restore the peace (I smelled tear gas for the first time in my life, and shared my scarve with A. and the girl next to me), and the match could start with a little delay. No big accidents happened during the rest of the match, and we really enjoyed :) Ahly scoored two times, and it was great to see famous players like Abu Treka, and Goma3. The final result was 2-1 for Ahly, yes!

Schaar steen papier

Quality time @ El Gouna

While the atmosphere at work is getting more stressful and depressing, A. and I try are best to enjoy as much as possible. Yesterday he came to El Gouna where we had dinner at the Italian restaurant (delicious). As we both nééd tea after dinner, we headed to Moods where we saw the sun go down. The warm breeze and the starry sky made the picture perfect.

After the flood all the colors came out

Last weekend: food shopping (at Spinneys in Senzo mall), cleaning the flat, washing and ironing, ordening my closet,decorating (more on this coming soon), and lots of tea drinking. Step by step, our flat is becoming a home. And it makes me happy, elhamdulilah

Holidayyy! Celebraaate! (Belgium part II)

Home away from home (Belgium part I)

I never thought I'd say this but I don't think there is a country I'd rather spend my holidays in than Belgium. To name a few things I much more appreciate now compared to when I was still living there: tennis, clouds, rain, trains, grass, Delhaize supermarket,... The list is endless, and I have never enjoyed a holiday as much as this one! My batteries are completely reloaded and I feel happy and grateful to have such a nice family, friends, and home (away from home).