Today classes started, and we were all alittle afraid of how difficult they might be. We were not suprised to find that they are, indeed, somewhat difficult. However, they are also very interesting and entertaining! To get to the school we must take Cabs, and that is quite an experiance. Atleast in a bus one is confident all the other cars wouldnt dare taking you on, but in a cab the traffic just swarms around you. I thought it was exciting, we must have avoided about 4 accidents or so, but nothing life threatening. The school were we take our Egyptian colloqual class is small, but the teachers are beyond excellent. Our professor only speaks to us in Arabic, except for when we really arn't getting the meaning of what we are saying. The class moves at about 500 miles an hour, its like getting hit with a brickwall made from Arabic. Our afternoon class is much more chill with Ustaaza Khater, where we focus on finding everyday uses for Fushu (Modern Standard Arabic). As we have explored the city, it is very suprising how little Fushu these people understand, so this class is helpful for teaching us when we can use it and be understood. I also met a Professor from BYU, who taught Ustaaza Khater, and I also met a guy who works for the New Zealand Embassey who is also a member of the Mormon church. I was suprised to find out that the Mormon presence is quite significant considering the country we are in! He invited me to go to the movies with them Tuesday. Anyway, I probably won't give a back to back report like this very often. I hope everyone in the States is well, and be safe!!

Greg