1- A Friend at the Koshk This is not the regular snack bar you know. A koshk – or kiosk – is found in Egypt at almost every corner of a street where stocks of boxes offer biscuits, chips, sweets, water and fizzy drinks. The vendor in the koshk soon becomes a friend of yours as he memorizes your orders and helps you get change when in need in addition to having long chats with him while drinking your midday refreshment. 2- The Habit of Dropping a Sabat from the Balcony A sabat – translated as a basket – is a way used by many to get groceries, snacks or even drop car keys to a family member who forgot them. The Sabat is usually hung on the balcony and used in cases of emergency, or laziness, when you drop the sabat and call for the bawab – or doorman- to pick up money and rush to buy what is needed from the nearest supermarket. In some cases, the neighborhood kids may grab what is in the sabat and run, so beware! 3- Local Bread Delivered on Bicycles At 6 or 7 AM, you will see…
