Yes, I know, bad pun, but I couldn't help myself! I'm not going to blog a whole lot even though we've been in Egypt for a week now because it's hot, the compy is hot, and I'd rather be sitting in front of the open window. (According to BBC WorldNews, Cairo had a high of 38C today!)
I do want you all to know that Froody and I are not kidnapped and have not been dragged into Sudan or Libya. Instead, we are staying with friends of my sister. They are the epitome of egyptian hospitality. We haven't been allowed to pay for anything and are encouraged to make their home our home. It is now Ramadan, a holy month of fasting with the main meal, iftar, after sunset. They've taken us out a few times in the evening to see the city and we have learned that is really the way to go (see temperature above).
Next time I will tell you about our visit to the Egyptian Museum and the pyramids of Giza, about Merna, their 6 year-old daughter/translator, and about everyone having a cousin/brother in America. Right now I want to invite you to our flat in Cairo, as we have decided to stay and learn arabic for two months!
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