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after talking to queenie40something we agreed that this may be an interesting thread.
Basically without going over the details I am packing all I own into one suitcase and moving out to Sharm El Sheikh on a 1 weeks all inclusive package on May 22nd. The interesting bit is I'm not going back!
This thread will be a diary / itinerary of my progress from arrival, getting residency, permits, renting, finding a property, finding a job, taxi fares, food, telephone, insurance, bank account, transferring money, medical etc.
I will record any discoveries, successes, pitfalls that I find to avoid.
It will become my story but I will be able to assist others along the way with any questions or information I find out and also keep in contact and not be such a lonely journey.
We'll try and keep general discussions on other more relevant threads so this is mainly a history of how to do things allowing others to avoid any mistakes I make. So rather than lots of different suggestions this will be things that actually worked for me and questions about my experiences and feedback from other members.
I think this is going to be a very interesting time and an exciting journey, why not come along with me, at least you can get off any time you want
The story so far...........
After a very bad few years and particularly poignant Xmas I came with my two children to Sharm El Sheikh for a weeks much needed respite and some quality time together. We enrolled at a local diving school and already qualified PADI open water divers, we completed our PADI advanced divers course. A proud moment for all of us but particularly my son who is only 12!!!
I approached the diving school about a residential training course and a seed of an idea began to grow about living and diving in Egypt. My son lives with his mother and my my daughter had recently been told to leave by her mother, my home was a distant memory!
The diving school offered a good discount on all the courses I needed to get to instructor level and an internship which basically means I work with them for 3 months or so for no wages but I get to learn the diving business inside out and an apartment for 100 euros a month. Then it's really up to me to look for employment or some way of earning a living, although there is a possibility of working for / with the school. I felt confident that with my photography skills, diving skills and web design background I can do something to make a reasonable living especially with the low costs in Egypt.
Initially my daughter was going to come with me and train as a divemaster but hey, 18 years old, just really setting out in the world, a nice boyfriend now, she decided that she would not come out at this time.
So I will miss my kids dearly, they are truly wonderful, but the UK is after all only 4.5 hours away and with long summer holidays Ill probably see more of them and have more quality time than in the UK.
I have contacted a few agents and have some properties to view over here and will probably find more once I get out here. I only have a small budget and it's not a second home or investment but my home!! So I need to be careful and watch the £s.
I have nowhere to store anything so I'm going through the rather strange process at present of fitting everything I want to keep from my lifetime in one suitcase and take everything else to the tip! Quite emotional at times.
So i'm out here 22 May, week in a hotel all inclusive while I get permit etc, start on my tan - then start my diving training and take over rented apartment on 30th.
I'll keep you updated, please feel free to post and keep me company, ask any questions, welcome aboard
after talking to queenie40something we agreed that this may be an interesting thread.
Basically without going over the details I am packing all I own into one suitcase and moving out to Sharm El Sheikh on a 1 weeks all inclusive package on May 22nd. The interesting bit is I'm not going back!
This thread will be a diary / itinerary of my progress from arrival, getting residency, permits, renting, finding a property, finding a job, taxi fares, food, telephone, insurance, bank account, transferring money, medical etc.
I will record any discoveries, successes, pitfalls that I find to avoid.
It will become my story but I will be able to assist others along the way with any questions or information I find out and also keep in contact and not be such a lonely journey.
We'll try and keep general discussions on other more relevant threads so this is mainly a history of how to do things allowing others to avoid any mistakes I make. So rather than lots of different suggestions this will be things that actually worked for me and questions about my experiences and feedback from other members.
I think this is going to be a very interesting time and an exciting journey, why not come along with me, at least you can get off any time you want
The story so far...........
After a very bad few years and particularly poignant Xmas I came with my two children to Sharm El Sheikh for a weeks much needed respite and some quality time together. We enrolled at a local diving school and already qualified PADI open water divers, we completed our PADI advanced divers course. A proud moment for all of us but particularly my son who is only 12!!!
I approached the diving school about a residential training course and a seed of an idea began to grow about living and diving in Egypt. My son lives with his mother and my my daughter had recently been told to leave by her mother, my home was a distant memory!
The diving school offered a good discount on all the courses I needed to get to instructor level and an internship which basically means I work with them for 3 months or so for no wages but I get to learn the diving business inside out and an apartment for 100 euros a month. Then it's really up to me to look for employment or some way of earning a living, although there is a possibility of working for / with the school. I felt confident that with my photography skills, diving skills and web design background I can do something to make a reasonable living especially with the low costs in Egypt.
Initially my daughter was going to come with me and train as a divemaster but hey, 18 years old, just really setting out in the world, a nice boyfriend now, she decided that she would not come out at this time.
So I will miss my kids dearly, they are truly wonderful, but the UK is after all only 4.5 hours away and with long summer holidays Ill probably see more of them and have more quality time than in the UK.
I have contacted a few agents and have some properties to view over here and will probably find more once I get out here. I only have a small budget and it's not a second home or investment but my home!! So I need to be careful and watch the £s.
I have nowhere to store anything so I'm going through the rather strange process at present of fitting everything I want to keep from my lifetime in one suitcase and take everything else to the tip! Quite emotional at times.
So i'm out here 22 May, week in a hotel all inclusive while I get permit etc, start on my tan - then start my diving training and take over rented apartment on 30th.
I'll keep you updated, please feel free to post and keep me company, ask any questions, welcome aboard
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