Alright! Well, the week has been a good one! I like my Primary educator, he is a great deal of fun, and I learn alot from him. Unfortunately he does some trading off with another teacher i dont really like. Oh well, we must bear these things! I've come to realize that these classes will be EASY A's, they are all get what you put into it classes. We will have no assessments! It makes class and the whole trip much more enjoyable.
I finally realized I had to create a budget. The trip is not quite as cheap as I had anticipated, due to certain economic tensions rising in the area due to environmentalist fanatasizim in the west. I'm sticking to it alright, I've found a good grocery store so I don't have to dine out every day. I find egyptian milk to be VERY good!
Now that things have winded down, we are finding more time on our hands and as a result we have discovered Chess. Now I enjoy playing chess, but most of my friends dont on a regular bases. However, on the trip with me are Several people who love playing it, and it makes things much more entertaining when there is nothing else to do!
The food here isn't bad, infact sometimes its great! And other times, its not so great... Needless to say I miss good home cooking. I'm craving several things at once, and I'm quite confident I'll get none of them here in Cairo. But, across from this new internet cafe I use is a Cinnabun, an offical Cinnabun! I plan on going there soon, but due to my new budget I'm having some difficulties getting down there to even look at the prices! Here, most things Western are more expensive than we're used to here in Cairo. A friend of mine accidently baught a box of western ceral for 50 pounds! Thats 10 american dollars... Granted, it was some super nutricious ceral. I think my favorate place to eat so far is this place by our school, it has the most delicious cheeze pastery pie thing, and it fills up well! That favoratisim might change tonight, because we are going to quite a nice resteraunt, and hopefully I'll get something excellent!
Perhaps the most unique thing going on right now is my assignment to "bodyguard" the professors younger daughter, Micah. Shes only just 15, and they don't want her going places by herself, or even in unorganized groups without specific people watching over her because it is very inefficent for them to get her to and from class themselves (we've all got to take taxis). Shes a funny girl, CJ and I try to avoid filling her mind with Armed Forces propeganda, but in getting to know her she seems to already have plenty of that in her head! She has asked that, once she is adopted into her family, we have a Band of Brothers marathon. I liked the idea. And the Khaters will pay us to adopt her, so thats good news too.
So I heard that we bombed pakistan. I've also heard several sides of the story. In any case, lets hope they just accept the apology and we move on. We don't need more confict than we've already got!
Anyway, I hope everyone is well. I again apologize for NO PICTUREs because I forgot my camera, again. But I will have some up soon!
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The environmentalists are going to ruin the world for the rest of us.
I was not aware we had bombed Pakistan.
Pictures, we want pictures!!
Hey Uncle Gregory! I am finally done with the EOG's. I am pretty sure I did great. Sounds like you are having a lot of fun! I will have my parent's take me to Goodberry's this weekend and I will think of you the whole time I am eating!!!! HAHAHA! Please send pictures soon. I want to see what Egypt looks like. I started Warcraft. Yeah for me! Keep safe and have fun. We pray for you every day. Love, Ryan
Hi Uncle Gregory!! Angelina says to tell you Hi too! I hope you are having a good time. Remember to be like Indaina Jones. :) We miss you. I have been working on a project for school about Annie Oakley. When you come back I will show it to you. Love, Audrey
Sounds like you are having a great time! Mom has sent us your emails too. We miss you tons. I am not sure who misses you more, Mom or my husband!! The kids are counting down the days until you get back and would love to see some picture of Egypt. Ry wants to go to Goodberry's this weekend in honor of you! You will have to let me know what kind of home cooking you miss the most so I can make it for you when you come home and before you have your wisdom teeth taken out. Keep having a great time and stay safe! We love and miss you tons.
Love ya!!
~Lauren
Funny, I was thinking of Goodberry's myself as I was reading about the fact that you were missing food. I am glad that Ryan gets to go in your honor. It is great to hear from you. Keep up the learning and the fun.
Mmm, Cinnabun! I hope you get one! You may not have heard (and in case you don't read my blog), but Jaina was in the hospital with viral meningitis the last two nights. She is home now and doing well.
I miss home cooking, too!
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