Nibal is one of the most generous people I know.  She and her husband Mohammed took me under their wing, into their home and made me welcome.  I met them through Nadia Hamdi who had spent time with me in England whilst teaching workshops.  I love Nadia and her enthusiasm for dancing.  When Mohammed and Nibal got married and an apartment of their own, I had a standing invitation to go and stay.  Whilst I was in Cairo for three months, I would spend time every week with them.  I got to see Nadia and play with Salah.  Nibal taught me how to cook Kosherie (a local Egyptian dish) and macaroni bechemal amongst other things.  We had many conversations finding out more about each other and our different cultures.

Nibal wanted to show me Islamic Cairo and the fabulous mosques.  She loves the history and culture of her people.  She took me out to Kardassa, galabaya village, and bartered on my behalf.  She introduced me to asab, the local sugar cane drink.  'I think you will drink Cairo dry of asab', she told me as I developed a love of it.

Now Nibal helps with groups, she shows them the culture and history of Cairo.  She is also happy to chat generally and give people an insight into Egyptian life today.  She is one of the best ambassadors that modern Egypt  could have.

Nibal now has her own website, click here to visit.

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