I’m not sure I even want to be writing this post right now, because this last week of travel/vacation has seen me eating such large quantities of food and sweets that just thinking about food makes me feel like a slug. However…a slug with a very satisfied set of tastebuds. Everyone we talked to before … Continue reading
Alexandria: Stuff and Things
Hi lovelies! So I’ve just returned from a week in Luxor and Dahab and my brain is exploding with all kinds of experiences and foods and sights–but I’m going to try and crank out the rest of Alexandria first, starting with the activities we got up to, before I really forget them. Our first day, … Continue reading
Alexandria: Mini-holiday
Guys. I DID SOMETHING. I know. Hold on to your hats. Pigs are flying and it feels a bit nippy in Hell. After a long semester (though not quite as overwhelming as the last) I decided to reward myself for…well…nothing really, and coaxed a friend/coworker of mine into going with me for a 3-day getaway … Continue reading
Shutupdate #4
I’ve got a few minutes before I have to go setup for my next class, so I thought now would be time for a good, casual update. 1) I’m starting to accrue a larger number of casual photos from my time in Cairo on my laptop that need to be edited and shared. Nothing major, … Continue reading
Hoofprints on the Sand
Like countless others before me, I first fell in love with the Middle East through the romance of the desert. I had never thought much about the region until I saw the mini-series made of Frank Herbert’s Dune (fictional though it was) when I was about 12, and my first real exploit abroad on my … Continue reading
A Fondness Grows
I’ve reached that point in my time in a new city that always comes when things aren’t so new after all. There is a comfortable rhythm to my days, the system (or lack thereof) is understood, and I feel at ease. I wouldn’t say I am in a wild love with Cairo, as I have been … Continue reading
Shutupdate #3
You know, I really thought I had written an update before now. I’m pretty sure it was January 4 yesterday and I just got back to Cairo. Where is the time going?! In any case, as a general rule my life is now back in a cycle of gym, home for food, work, home for … Continue reading
Shutupdate #2
How goes it kiddos? Bringing you another lightning-fast (comparatively) update about life in Cairo today. With a few pictures, because I really just can’t help it. Been attempting to be more social and explorative towards Egypt this semester so far. Resulted in a weekend spent having work parties with coworkers, a trip to Al-Azhar park … Continue reading
Eating Egypt
MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE. GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS? Happy hump day, kiddos. Just a culinary update today as I had a shockingly social Tuesday that led to lots of delicious foods I thought I’d share. Tuesday morning started with a crossfit session as per usual, and afterwards the majority of our class decided to … Continue reading
Shutupdate #1
Whatup, 2016? I’ve heard a couple of things from numerous people about my blog multiple times: My posts are soooooooooo long! I don’t update enough! Why don’t I update more?! Therefore, today I’m introducing a new type of post that I’m dubbing the “shutupdate,” in which I scribble down whatever boring goings-on are occurring in … Continue reading