March 30th, 2008
We are leaving in two day. But I am going to stay here while they go to Europe (or I wish I could). Maya wants to stay with me. I have had a really great time getting to know my family. They have been so kind and generous. We have spent enough time with Mahmoud, Noha, Habiba, Effat and Fatma that I am comfortable enough to open up a little more. I hope some of them will come visit us, even though we will have a high standard hospitality to meet. I will definitely come back here again.
It is going to be very hard to say good-bye (or rather farewell) on Tuesday.
4 comments:
Yea! A Kalin post! I'm sooo happy for all of you to have made these wonderful connections with your family. And what a heartbreak to have to leave them already.
I've also had the experience of being really humbled and blessed by the hospitality of people in other parts of the world. I hope you do someday get the chance to return the gift of hospitality to Mahmoud, Noha, Habiba, Effat and Fatma!
We four are really, really glad you ARE going to Europe, AND I can totally understand your desire to stay in Cairo!
Hi Kalin, you have written the sentiments about family better than any of us could possibly do. Please make sure Rinda gets ahold of my friend Kay in Maadi. There are many wonderful connections that can keep you and return you to Cairo. We five Hansens cried when we left the kindness and generosity of our beloved Egyptian friends. More important than anything in the world is family and friends. How fortunate that you and Maya have learned this lesson so early.
Woot! Kalin Post!!!! I am glad you have made close connections with your family.. Its always sad to leave.... Well I miss ya and keep on posting!
xoxo
kimi
Hi kalin guess who? shes very tall and has alot of curly hair. yes you guessed it it's Renee! after a prolonged absence i finally foung your blog.... hows the world and so on. miss you here um... i don't have time to talk to you now, but i will come back later.
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