The Best Laid Plans…

Angie Destiny, Divine Timing, Egypt, Expectations, Intentions, Miracles, Plans, Pyramids, Roll With It, Travel, Trust, Universe, Vision 4 Comments

“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” ~Allen Saunders Dear Universe, The other day I found myself reminiscing, sifting through old travel photos. I think maybe the limited scope of my scenery—thanks to this pandemic—is making me crave adventure and faraway lands more than I ever have. Traveling has always been one of the things …

Here a Sign, There a Sign, Everywhere a Sign Sign

Angie Appreciation, Cairo, California, Comfort, Egypt, Inspiration, Journey, London, Messages, Signs, Travel Leave a Comment

“I look for a sign. Where to go next. you never know when you’ll get one. Even the most faithless among us are waiting to be proven wrong.” ~Jillian Lauren Dear Universe, I know some people find it crazy that I not only believe in signs, but that I also ask for signs, look for them and acknowledge them when …

Random Realizations

Angie Cairo, California, Egypt, Gratitude, Insight, Journey, Lists, London, Travel Leave a Comment

“No, no! The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time.”~Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Dear Universe A few people have asked me if I learned anything during my last round of travels. I’d like to think I am always learning something more. There have been several moments throughout these last weeks when I learned something new, remembered something …

Leaving On a Jet Plane…

Angie Cairo, Egypt, Family, Home, Journey, Travel Leave a Comment

“All my bags are packed I’m ready to go… Cause I’m leavin’ on a jet plane Don’t know when I’ll be back again Oh baby, I hate to go…” Dear Universe, Passport not confiscated, but arms were twisted and I was convinced to stay a little longer!  But you, Universe, have other plans for me.  When the ticket situation didn’t …

Nighttime, Nile Style

Angie Cairo, Egypt, Nile, Travel Leave a Comment

Dear Universe, Driving in Cairo is a nightmare. Traffic is always at a standstill, people follow their own rules, lanes don’t really exist, horns beep incessantly, cars come within mere millimeters of each other, motorists maneuver by, pedestrians pop out of nowhere and sometimes, just sometimes, a horse or donkey needs to get through. I would never want to drive …

Museum Marvel

Angie Cairo, Egypt, Inspiration, Museums, Travel Leave a Comment

Dear Universe, I have always been intrigued by Ancient Egyptian History.  I think even if I wasn’t Egyptian, I would still find it fascinating.  In college I studied the subject, learning from a professor who, when he wasn’t teaching, was in Egypt conducting archaeological digs and helping to restore artifacts.  He showed the most jaw-dropping slideshows each class. Like I …