Yes, I have been a lazy bum about keeping up with the blog! Things have been hectic. We have been talking about spending an extended stay (1 month or so) in Dahab, and FINALLY put in the time to find a place and make it happen. Last week we were in Dahab looking at flats… Continue reading Chaotic Times
Hashing in Cairo
For reasons that I cannot currently recall or fathom, on the 4th of July, in Cairo, I decided to participate in my first Hash. You may be thinking – “HASH!!!! Is that LEGAL in Cairo????” FYI from the Cairo Hash House Harriers website: Variously described as “the lunatic fringe of running” and “the drinking club… Continue reading Hashing in Cairo
Unusual opportunities
One of the “draws” for coming to a place like Cairo, and a large(ish) university like AUC, was the access to unusual events and opportunities. I’ve been calling these posts “Bonuses” because in the realm of my life in Cairo, that is how I view them. They are unexpected and wonderful additions to my experience… Continue reading Unusual opportunities
New Technology
So I have a new version of the blogging software, with all kinds of cool, whizzzz-bangy features. I’m learning how to use them, so watch out! One of the features is that embedded video is “easier” (for some value of easier). So I’ve been going thru all my old, short, point-and-shoot videos. First point –… Continue reading New Technology
The Wedding-Anniversary-Vacation Trip: Rome
After 2 weeks of relaxation in Barcelona, we flew to Rome for 4 days of being REAL tourists. I had not been in Rome for over 20 years (OMG – how is that possible??), and this was Jack’s first visit, so we had things to do. Rome was MUCH hotter than Barcelona (although cooler in… Continue reading The Wedding-Anniversary-Vacation Trip: Rome
The Wedding-Anniversary-Vacation Trip: Barcelona
We just got back from nearly 3 weeks of PURE vacation. This is very rare for Jack and me, since he has a “real job” and does not get the buckets of vacation that academics are afforded. THIS was a REAL vacation – neither of us did a single iota of work. It was incredible.… Continue reading The Wedding-Anniversary-Vacation Trip: Barcelona
Jazz Masters @ Giza
15 February 2008 Along the lines of “I can’t believe it!” NSTIW- sitting at my desk at AUC, when an e-mail pops up (GOD I hate Outlook) saying that one of the Uni offices has FREE tickets to see the Smithsonian Jazz Masters playing an outdoor concert IN FRONT OF THE SPHINX in Giza! Yeah… Continue reading Jazz Masters @ Giza
More Knitting
So, here I am in Egypt, virtually unable to knit/crochet for lack of materials. I know I bemoaned this fact already in another post (October 2007). However, not to be kept down, I’ve been making the best of my situation. TV brought me some lovely yarn from Germany just after my blog-hissy-fit about yarn and… Continue reading More Knitting
“Off the beaten path” tombs at Sakkara
16 February 2008 Another BONUS was a recent trip to Sakkara, where we DID NOT go to the Step Pyramid of Zoser. Dr Alain Zivie, an archaeologist and visiting professor at AUC, has been working on the “Lesser-Known Tombs” of Sakkara. His discoveries have included the (potential) tomb of Maia – the wet-nurse and governess… Continue reading “Off the beaten path” tombs at Sakkara
Life’s path and its flowers
I received an e-mail today from a dear friend. Her great excitement of the day was a gift from her Northwest garden, the opening of a beautiful poppy, the first of the season. That got me thinking of flowers and how certain regional flowers have marked my passage thru life and geography. I grew up… Continue reading Life’s path and its flowers