The "help"...

So, I had a driver when I was here before, but for some reason I've been resistant to getting a housekeeper- I'm not sure why...I think I thought it would make me seem lazy or something--but the dust here builds up SO quickly (cairo is surrounded by desert remember) that I was actually in the minority not having a maid- in fact most of the people in my running group have theirs come several times a week.
So last week I finally caved and got one, and I can't believe I waited so long, because it's SO GREAT!! It's about $12 each time (which is relatively expensive since she lives on the other side of town so I have to pay for her transportation) but she stays for about 4 hours and seems pretty thorough- last week she even took all the clothes out of my drawers, wiped them out and put everything back folded perfectly. She comes when I'm at work, so I just come home to a clean apartment! Some of my co-workers have cooks who come and make all their meals for the week....maybe that should be the next addition to my "staff". Yes, I know, I am in for a shock when I finally give up the expat lifestyle.

Hope you're all doing well. xoxo C