Dear Universe, Yesterday the geek in me had a day of glory. I finally made it to Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. I say finally because ever since the 9th grade when I read my first Shakespeare play, “Romeo and Juliet” and learned all about the poet/playwright, his life and The Globe, I wanted to go. This fascination only grew with time …
Olympic Fever
Dear Universe, Let me first start off by saying thank you. Thank you for letting me be in London as I finish my journeys and near home. I can’t think of a better way to end these weeks of travel. I just love it here. I arrived ready. Ready for some Olympic Fever. Being in Egypt I somehow missed the …
Leaving On a Jet Plane…
“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 …
How Did I Get Here?
Dear Universe, After spending almost a week in the Cairo heat, I was told we were going to the North Coast of Egypt (Sahl) to cool off by the water. Great, I thought. I love the water. It was about a three hour drive and by the time we arrived it was pitch black. I could hear the sounds of …
Nighttime, Nile Style
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 …
Market Mayhem
Dear Universe, On my first morning here I had a few moments of peace just strolling through Egypt’s world renowned outdoor market, Khan al Khalili. I never got the chance to go the first time I came. It was a sight to see. And yes, there was some bargaining to be done. Peace didn’t last long though, as vendors swooped …
Museum Marvel
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 …
So Close, So Far… Seriously
Dear Universe, When I came to Egypt the first time, I was lucky enough to get to the pyramids, be stunned by the Sphinx and yes, ride a camel and live to tell about it. But, as luck would have it, my camera broke. All these incredible moments were missed. When I spotted a camera shop nearby, I had …