Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Egypt: Last Day


Well it’s my last day here in Egypt and its been amazing living here. Karim has introduced me to 3 of his cousins and his little brother and they have been amazing, they have cooked me dinner, ordered drinks that I would have never had without them and places I would have never even known of. This is a wonderfully romantic city and with the right guides and a good driver, you will find that it is so much more than what is in the guidebooks.
A few days ago, while waiting for the power to come back on (In this heat it is not uncommon for that to happen) and before I take the dogs on another walk I put in the movie Cairo Time and I have to say that it is the best portrayal of Cairo that I have ever seen in a movie.
Watching it again I can say that the sights and sounds are so true every thing can be so loud out in the city, you always hear a car horn honking somewhere, and yet it can be so romantic. In this time of year no one really comes out during the day if they do not have to because of the heat so the night time is so busy and every stays out until maybe 2 in the morning and does not get up until 3 in the afternoon. Although being a foreign woman in the city can be a bit uncomfortable and annoying, with the stares that every one gives, I try not to get mad and I just don't notice it anymore.
Well I am off to a small island off the coast of Thailand and away from the hustle and bustle, and I will miss it, and everyone in it. But tropical forests and pristine beaches, here I come, and Cairo; I promise I will be back!

Excited for new adventures!
Jess 

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