Sinai Weekly Issue 60
Dear Editor,
I'm a really big fan of your publication as it helped me define what Sharm is, therefore making my transition into a Sharmer a little less complicated. Now that I am an experienced Sharmer, I thought I'd share it with any newcomer to Sharm.
1.) Don't cling to anyone group when you first move here. Mix it up and get to know as many people as possible.
2.) Don't rent a long-term flat until you’re in your 3rd month or so, best to get to know your options very well first.
3.) Save money and get all your furniture/appliances (make sure the appliances have a local provider) from Cairo.
4.) Don't let friends/family visit for the first 3 months either, they should only see once you've transformed into a Sharmer.
5.) Visit a new place every weekend, be it Nuweiba or some random camp site, there's SO much to do here!
Anyways, keep up the good work and I hope I helped a few of your readers.
Best Regards,
Mike
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Dear Mike,
Thank you for your considerate e-mail; it certainly helps to open people’s eyes on how it is to change from just a holiday maker to an experienced Sharmer as all the advice you have given is spot on.
Your wise words of advice will definitely come in handy to someone and no one should be too proud to accept advice from time to time; you live and learn.
Also, we have an Egyptian saying that goes: ‘esa2l megarab wa mates2alsh tabib’ which basically means that you should ask someone who has personally experienced something rather than asking a doctor as he would probably give you advice without having even tried it himself.
And as you say, there is so much to do and so many places to visit in the region from national parks to castles. So, settle down and welcome to all you newcomers.
Well, there is never a dull moment here, so enjoy the Sharm lifestyle and make the most of it as you only live once.
Sincerely,
The Editor
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When you visit the doctor, he will ask you what is wrong. "My foot hurts," you might say, and the doctor will lift the foot and look at it from all angles.
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