Sunday, May 18, 2008

May 19 (getting lazy with my titles)

I've survived my first week in Cairo - surprisingly I have not been hit by a cab, fallen in the Nile or gotten lost...yet. Plans for Ismailia fell through, so I have yet to venture outside the city, but I'm working on it (I hope to go horseback riding in the desert in a few days). My travel options are wide open and there are a ton of great places to see, so hopefully I can start making some excursions soon!

Life is starting to get a little more normal. I enjoyed a relaxing weekend. Harrison and some friends and I went to see a South African band called "Freshly Ground" perform in Al-Azhar Park.

Work today was good - I'm really starting to enjoy it and getting to know some of my co-workers better. It feels weird to start the work week on a Sunday, but the days off here are Friday and Saturday, because everyone goes to (or is supposed to go to) Friday prayer at the mosque.

In response to the comments from the 6th grade class:
  • IM: Yes, I do like Egypt! The hottest it has been since I got here was 100 F, but I've heard that it can be up to 110 F.
  • DK: Thanks! I'll try to stay cool.
  • BC: I have seen the sphinx, and I even got a picture!
  • KB: I don't know if they will let me ship a Nile croc, or if I could even catch one, but I'll take a picture if I see any.
A note on fast food: I don't eat it in the states, but here it is SO GOOD! Hardee's and Pizza Hut are both phenomenal here. It could be that I'm just homesick for some good American food, but I think it really does taste better. Probably because American fast food chains are ridiculously expensive compared to local food.

More pictures from Giza:





posted by James Knable @ 5:25 PM   4 Comments

4 Comments:

At May 19, 2008 7:09 AM , Blogger maddie said...

don't go horseback riding in the desert until i get there! i want to go tooo!!

 
At May 19, 2008 7:52 AM , Blogger Nate said...

Make sure you hit up one of the Cinnabons in Cairo.

Words cannot describe.

 
At May 19, 2008 5:53 PM , Blogger jsherman said...

James,

Father Michael shared your blog address with several of us. I love logging on and reading about your adventures and seeing your pictures. Wow! You are not wasting a moment or an opportunity! After eating brain, I am sure that fast food would be delicious! Keep having fun and thanks for sharing with all of us.

Jennifer Sherman

 
At May 20, 2008 4:38 AM , Blogger Uncle Ron said...

James,

I would love to be in your shoes, except for the sick part. How do the people in that part of the world feel about Ron Paul's non interventionist policies (not isolationism)? Or do they like that The president and congress want to rule the world? Maybe to show respect for the culture you should dress like they do, and you would not stand out so much as a target for some one from a "rich" country. Blend in don't stand out if thats possible,except when it comes to your love for Liberty.

Uncle Ron

 

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