Who Are You?
Sharm is full of so many different people who all call themselves Sharmers, Sharm has managed to draw so many different types of people to its magnetic land. We have chosen the most prominent of these types of people, so see if you can match the correct description with the most appropriate category of person who is now in Sharm. So, will you be able to tell who is who? Here are your options: diver, bazaargy, tourist, parents, Bedouins, Sinai Child, Business owner, night life addicts and carefree nature lover.
I am a merchant and I like trade, my manipulative ways and charismatic nature are my weapons for business of which survival is for the fittest. I chit-chat and joke all day to lure clients my way, the more I talk, the more I win.
I am up from sunrise and have a long day ahead of me with many chores and jobs. I never seem to have a free moment anymore but I guess that is all just part of what I do. However, it is really rewarding at the end of the day.
I wake up early in the morning to catch the most light as I have a lot to do in the duration of the day. Even though I have a steady routine I never see the same thing twice which always makes my day exciting and varied.
I am one of the first settlers in Sharm, I like to live off the land, traditions and principles mean more to me than anything else. I am a man of my word and value respect and honour above all.
I have lived here all my life and know all the ins and outs of the desert lifestyle. To me Sharm is home, it is all I have ever known.
I enjoy spending time here, everyone is so nice. There always seems something to do and somewhere to go; I can’t imagine life as boring here.
Life is always up and down for me here in Sharm it all depends on the market. Sometimes it is hard to find a stable balance. There are big fish but then there are even bigger fish in the sea.
‘I love the element of danger and the ecstasy of flight’ as stated by Chris de Burgh. To me that is what living the Sharm life is all about. It is the mini Vegas or maybe not so mini anymore. But the beautiful thing is that you can get away with living like this in Sharm. The place comes alive yet maintains a relaxing vibe. My day seems to be upside down.
I don’t have times, appointments or arrangements; I consider myself a free spirit. To me time means nothing... I love observing and learning. The simpler things in life are what make me happy.
So, how many have you been able to match and which one of them are YOU?
Good Reads
World Cup Sum Up
By the time this issue is out the great Mondial will be over, and if there is one thing that we can take away from the games played so far, it’s that Fifa president Sepp Blatter’s vehement resistance to the use of technology has become untenable.
Museums You've Probably Never Been To
By Lena Alsayegh
We all know that Egypt has a wealth of historical sites and a rich overlap of cultures spanning thousands of years. However, only a fraction of us have actually ever seen the Pyramids or been to Luxor, let alone the Egyptian Museum. So, we’ve decided to spotlight a few places to whet your cultural appetite if you should ever find yourself with nothing to do on a Saturday afternoon.
The Dreams Will Only Die With Me
A dream starts with one clear thought.
(E. MOON)
Do you ever feel your head won’t be quiet? Are a million thoughts racing through your brain telling you, ‘gotta do this, gotta do that, gotta do, gotta do!’ Do you feel your mind is racing, does there seems to be no end to the physical and emotional tasks you are setting yourself? Everything becomes confused; you don’t know where to start to eliminate all the rubbish going around in your head.
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Homeopathy In Sharm
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.
He has seen this before. Within 15 minutes, he will learn all of the details he needs to make a diagnosis. He will write on a pad, hand you a slip of paper, and you will hobble out the door. This is how medicine is done, right?
Why is it then, that for the same complaint, a homeopath will require that you sit in her office for at least an hour? Why will she ask you about your childhood, your dreams, your preferences for food, and so on?
What are these tiny white pills she has recommended you, and why do they have a name that sounds so strange?
Real Estate In Sharm
Over the past few years the resorts surrounding the Red Sea have witnessed a property boom which parallels those of Spain and Dubai in recent times. At the forefront of this increase in demand is the resort of Sharm El Sheikh, ideally situated on the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Buoyed by a rapidly expanding tourist industry, Sharm El Sheikh is today one of the most popular destinations for people looking to purchase a property in Egypt.
Latest Reviews
Do You Believe In The Evil Eye?
Hello Muriel, Do you believe in the evil eye? Thanks, Mona
Dear Mona,
I don’t think it is about belief; it is more about respect and acceptance for other people’s beliefs. It is not about my opinion either as opinions become diluted with age.
The ‘Evil Eye’ is believed by many cultures to be able to cause bad luck or injury on the person to whom it is directed.
The concept and significance of it varies widely between cultures, but for me the psychodynamics are of ‘envy.’
It has been mentioned several times in the Bible and is also mentioned in the Koran.
Breakdance In Sharm
Flash Forward Entertainment is an all new performance group currently sweeping across Sharm El Sheikh with their new infectious show in hotels and clubs and various other stages and spaces.
Sharm Schooling
Hello Muriel, I am new In Sharm and I feel lost because I don't know which school to put my child in? Do you have any advice on what I should look for in a good school? Thanks, Amanda
