“They” say it happens to everyone. “They” say it is normal. “They” say it is inevitable. Well…it has happened to me. The numbness and lethargy, mild depression, diffuse home-sickness, general ennui of being a new ex-pat. I had read and heard about the “crash”, but it hadn’t happened to me. The initial euphoria passed and… Continue reading “They” say…
Month: January 2007
All good things must end
As must the family visit. It was busy, crazy, exciting and just plain good to see family. In the last few days between returning from Luxor and everyone heading home (via Milano – lucky dogs!) we packed in more sight-seeing and some relaxing. The morning we got back from Luxor, Jack called Al Italia to… Continue reading All good things must end
One last Christmas present
Our final day in Luxor – we board the sleeper train at 9pm to head back to Cairo. We were exhausted from the Westside. We slept in. It was a beautiful day. What would the day hold? Well…I had one last Christmas present to deliver to the family. They didn’t know about it, so we… Continue reading One last Christmas present
Dinner interlude
Other posts are in the works, but… Tonite (January 27th) Jack and I had dinner at the “Italian Club” in Cairo. After 5 full months in Cairo, we had our most amazing dinner EVER this evening. We had no idea this place was sooooo good, or we’d have been there sooner. We started with caprese… Continue reading Dinner interlude
Valley of the Kings – part II
In a state of tarn from sensory overload, we left the Valley of the Kings to find Ahmed and go to Deir al-Bahari (Temple of Hatshepsut). Our original plan had been to do the walk over the ridge from one to the other. The boys decided against that when they saw what the walk entailed… Continue reading Valley of the Kings – part II
Brief hiatus
After being soooo good about posting most of the family’s visit – Jack and I went off to Dahab for a week of relaxation. Refreshed, here’s what is “in the pipeline” Valley of the Kings – part II One Last Christmas Present “They say”… My maid won’t let me water my plants Gotta get these… Continue reading Brief hiatus
Valley of the Kings – part I
The temples of Luxor and Karnak had exhausted us all, however the Valley of the Kings is one of the main reasons that one visits Luxor. Thus, we all went to bed early (about 9pm), in preparation for going to the Westbank early the next morning. The plan: the boys get up at oh-dark-thirty (about… Continue reading Valley of the Kings – part I
Luxor and Karnak
We were wakened on the overnight train from Cairo/Giza to Luxor with the sun rising over the lush agricultural lands on the edge of the Nile. The nights sleep wasn’t excellent, but it was better than if we’d been in the 2nd class seats! We had another “airplane-sque” meal of shrink-wrapped carbs (bread, PartyCake, croissant),… Continue reading Luxor and Karnak
Family does Cairo – 1
29 December 2006 – They are here and settled. They slept REALLY late – go figure! Once everyone was awake and somewhat alert, they got their Christmas from Jack and me. Nothing big, the “girls” got silver cartouches and embroidered Bedouin scarves as a momento of Egypt, and Steve got a galabiyya for hanging out… Continue reading Family does Cairo – 1
The Family arrives in Cairo
Yes, it is true. Now that I’ve found my Christmas in Cairo, now it is time for the fam-damily to arrive with more holiday joy. I know that sounds cynical, but it really isn’t. I’m a family person. I LIKE my family. The holidays are always (IMHO) better with family. Mom, Steve and Kenzie arrived… Continue reading The Family arrives in Cairo