[cbarros]

I like the "stone cold icy death" look too!

Tutoring english is a good possibility as I know some ppl that do like a tutor instead of going to school. You might want to put some feelers out on some Egyptian forums to find out if there is any interest. Maybe even go to the American University of Cairo to see if they have a place for postings. Just be aware, that, once again, if you are asked to tutor a man . . . be professional! That might be another opportunity for them to chat you up for reasons you don't like, hehe.

I am not sure if/how you can find a job in a school to teach english anyway . . . you might need a work permit for that too. I spoke with someone who was doing it and I think she had to get the school to sponsor her for the visa. Of course, you might try to contact a British school before you go to see if they are hiring and what their requirements are. Once again, maybe the egyptian forums might have some more information.

AND . . . it might not pay as much as you would like, so plan on saving up as much money as possible before you go so that you have a financial safety net.

Male companion might be good . . . he just has to be there and probably won't need to do much.