Build Up Before Christmas

Can't believe I haven't posted anything since mid November. The main reason - there hasn't been anything to write about except work.
Where to begin? As you know Tony has been substitute teaching at the Canadian International School, 1 - 2 times per week. His stories from school are far more interesting than mine, eg. the day he subbed in a grade 1 class and they were fascinated by his bald head. He knelt down to talk to one of the little girls and all of a sudden there was another 5 year old's hand rubbing his head. It was the same class where he was wearing his reading glasses and would then rest them on top of his head. Funnily one of the little boys thought that was a great idea and copied Tony. Problem was the boy was as blind as a bat while he had them on top of his head. 5 year olds - who'd teach them? Anyway to get you up to speed Tony has accepted a full time position at our school for 3 months in the New Year as a substitute teacher and working with the special programs if he's not subbing. Doesn't pay anywhere as good as the Canadian school and it means I'll have to help with the housework. Not sure he'll last 3 months, maybe 3 weeks. Interferes with the lifestyle.
In the meantime ...
we have moved house. Living on a busy street had some good points, close to shops, taxis, etc BUT the noise got to us in the end. We moved 15 minutes walk from where we were, to a 3 bedroom apartment on the 7th floor.
Bruce and Margo have arrived and are keeping us amused. Margo is such an amazing chef and has contributed to us putting on more weight. We even have a bar set up on the kitchen counter. The Lockie influence,  ha ha! Let's hope they don't drink all the duty free before I finish my antibiotics next week.
Finally, I spent a few days in hospital (women's issues so don't ask if you don't want the details). Now I'm home while Tony plays Super Sub in my class. The kids are loving him but he's told me they miss me so I don't feel so useless after all :-)
I'm hoping to have one more entry before Christmas Day - need to drag Margo and Bruce out of the house this weekend. They're actually enjoying living in a house and doing nothing. Maybe Tony can take us all into Tahrir Square now the tanks have gone ...

View of Road 199 from our verandah

Hallway to the bedrooms

Margo and Bruce in the lounge

The bar

A much bigger kitchen than the last

Our bedroom, ensuite behind me.

The new Lockie suite.

The third bedroom.