counselme wrote:
> I am thinking of moving to Alexandria. Has anyone lived there and what do
> you think about the evening life there. What about the corniche-sea wall?
> Is it a nice place to work after school and how long is it? What is the
> food like in Alexandria? Are there fresh vegetable fruit markets? I am not
> a . person, so I am not interested in clubs I just want to be able to go
> out and socialize at a pub. Are there clubs or organization or events for
> expats? How do expats connect? Do people go to the Red Sea on the weekend,
> or is it to difficult or long? Has anyone ventured to Siwa? What weekend
> excursions would you suggest. Thanks :)

I was Head of School in Alex for 4 years throughout the troubles. It was a lot safer than Cairo. I lived there with my family with two young girls and my wife. There are things to do, many restaurants along the front, a good shopping centre with M&S and Ruby Tuesday's. Food is good and is the fresh fruit markets. There are not many clubs, a few drinking holes. Siwa is good but a long bus ride. Places to visit, North Coast, Red Sea Ports.