How wonderful Julie! Isn't it interesting how houses in different parts of the world are so different....reflecting the local climate, available materials, and culture?

I've been documenting my house for other reasons and will see if Kim can bring you all over for a tour.

BTW....many years ago I was Cairo Egypt with my mother and sister. At the time I was a tall, skinny blonde. I was rather naive about the culture and we were in a bazaar. I was wearing jeans and a shirt with very short sleeves. Some men kept following us around saying something that I assumed from the tone was NOT "Welcome to Cairo, have a nice day!"