Really enjoyed reading your report. We’ve only recently arrived back from El Gouna, after picking up keys for our apartment (a re-sale). We too feel very much the same as you do and can’t wait to get back there. Thanks for the words of Arabic - we’ve also been doing our best to pick up the essentials, but find it very hard to remember them! May meet up with you at some future time at our second homes!! All the very best. Penny