Shangri-La

Cairo is an intense city…

The crowds…

The trash…

The smog...

The dust…

The noise…

We survived our first dust storm in Cairo last week…yes a dust storm! It is not just dirty as most big cities are but we are located in the desert! We have dust/sand everywhere! Permanently!

I’m used to the mountains of North Carolina. The clean air, quiet town, and trees all around. How can this country girl get used to living in one of the largest cities in the world!

I have found the answer…my own little piece of paradise, Safir Hotel.

This extremely posh hotel is located in the middle of Cairo, conveniently a 15 second walk from my apartment…

My program has a special deal with their Health Club/Spa. So I now have a gym membership there with full access to their gym, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and most importantly showers!

Peaceful, tranquil, quiet, clean, beautiful…

This is now my escape whenever I am feeling stressed or culture shocked…

Go to the gym, work out, spend forever in the spa area, and read curled up in a chair in the lobby listening to a violin player =)

Safir is also a great place to treat ourselves to a nice dinner, drink, and some shopping for a girls night when we need one =)