Egypt
March 2nd
We have arrived in Egypt. It was a very uneventful 12 hours of travel through Doha, Qatar. The only bad part was waking up at 3:00 in the morning. But we all managed to stay awake until 8:00 at night.
Unfortunately my internet connection is limited so no last pictures of Thailand or new ones from here. I will scope out a dsl.
Good: The relatives are so happy to see us and so warm. We all feel comfortable in the spacious apartment. My cousin-in-law, her daughter and granddaughter will stay with us some of the time in the three bedroom flat. It feels a little strange, but also nice. Habiba is 2 years old and is quickly warming up to us. Noha, my cousins 2nd daughter, speaks excellent English, as do her two bothers (23? and 19) and my cousin and his wife (in their late 50's I think).
Bad: Walking around the streets of this neighborhood I feel sad that I do not speak Arabic. I wish I knew so much more-reading the signs, the numbers, etc. It is also strange to be a 'radical' by wearing pants and showing my hair. I definitely draw attention. In other places it is obvious I am a 'foreigner'; here I am somewhere between.
Surprising: You can call McDonald's for delivery. Not that we will too often. But when the family gave us numbers they included McDonalds as well Pizza Hut. Not that we are interested. They have the best feta! Yum. I am ready for meditaranean food.
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