Be Inspired

CSA is the place to be Inspired!

Read on to find out the Fundamentals of Exploring Egypt, or be Inspired by others like you living in Egypt and going through the phases of adjustment.

Lacking inspiration closer to home? Check out our Activities at CSA !
From making your own jewelry to gourmet cooking classes to advanced photography courses, you can do it all at CSA!

Exploring Egypt

You are in Egypt so take advantage of all the exciting destinations, old and new. Start by exploring Cairo, and its surrounding areas.

Most sites have two rates: the non-resident and the resident rate.
There may be a less expensive resident fee available, if you have your resident visa stamp, but not all sites honor it.
Even with your resident status, you will be asked to pay the non-resident fee. Get used to it!
Many of the sites are closed during mid-day prayers on Fridays (11.30am – 1.30pm).
In addition to an entrance fee, many sites also charge for Camcorders and/or cameras.
Sites are very crowded on Fridays and holidays.

Sightseeing in Cairo

The Agricultural Museum
The Museum is located beside the Ministry of Agriculture in Dokki, next to 6th of October Bridge. The main building has large collections of stuffed animals and mock-ups of various agricultural processes in Egyptian villages. You can rest at the delightful outdoor tea garden. Open daily 9.00am – 1.00pm, except Mondays.

Cairo Tower
The 187 m high tower was built between 1957 and 1962 in Zoharia Gardens on Gezirah Island. A lift takes you to the revolving restaurant and a viewing platform offering spectacular Cairo panoramas. On a clear day, you can see the Pyramids and the Delta. Open daily from 9.00am to midnight. Tel. 2738 3790. Entrance fee.

Centre for Art and Life
This facility is on the tip of Rhoda Island. The exhibit includes Pharaonic art, ceramics, textiles, batiks, paintings, photography, handicrafts, glass and pottery as well as Persian, Islamic and Coptic art objects. Student works are offered for sale. Open from 8.00am to 3.00pm, except Fridays and Saturdays.

Be Inspired at CSA

An array of single-session workshops or classes offered over several-week courses, by participating you can learn new things, improve already acquired skills and meet other members of the Expat community.

Whether you're a total beginner, a seasoned cook or just looking to experiment with new tastes, CSA offers a wide range of cooking classes in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Arts & Lifestyle

What's Cooking at CSA

Classes are held mainly on weekday mornings throughout the year, and we also have an offering of evening and weekend courses. We are always open to your suggestions and ideas.

Blogs and Articles

Maryanne Stroud Gabbani came to Egypt as the wife of an Egyptian/Canadian businessman in the late 80's. She is a regular speaker at CSA and runs a farm where she keeps horses. She has a number of blogs:

Egypt Face to Face
www.alsorat.com
Living In Egypt
miloflamingo.blogspot.com
Cairo/Giza Daily Photo
cairogizadailyphoto.blogspot.com

Turn Right At The Sarcophagus
haramlik.blogspot.com
Da Moose Is Loose (a blog for kids)
mstroud.blogspot.com
Photos of Egypt:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/livinginegypt/

Other Blogs:

Talking Pyramids Contains News and Information on the Pyramids of Egypt.

Whazzupegypt Kim has moved to Egypt a number of years a ago and her blog contains useful tips and trick to adjusting to the new culture, and relevant snippets & news articles.

Falafel and Chips Written by a British-Egyptian girl in her mid-twenties.

Egypt Unbound Observations from around Egypt from an young Irish Journalist who has been living here for over 4 years. Including current events, quirky stories, recipes, and much, much more.