Good friends, flames & frogger

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I can’t believe I’ve worked almost a full week – just tomorrow & then it’s the weekend! [In Egypt the work week is Sun-Thur & the weekend is Fri/Sat. The reason is that Friday is the Muslim holy day, so many places are closed so people can observe it, like how Sunday day of rest in Christianity]

Not only am I excited for a few days off but, even better – ALISHA IS COMING FROM BOTSWANA TO VISIT!!!
I’m beyond excited about this! I’ve only gotten to see her 3 times over the past 2 years & we get to spend an entire week together & I can show her my life here & have adventures! I’m picking up her & a friend tomorrow at 6:40am, going to work for the day & then we’re taking a train up to Alexandria. We’ll explore the city & come back on Saturday. I absolutely can not wait!

The weather has been pretty nice so far – mid 80′s or so. I have a weather bar at the bottom of my web browser & I had to laugh when I saw it today:

Here’s a close up, in case you can’t see it:

That’s right – it’s a flaming thermometer!! Luckily we should be able to go swimming this weekend!!

Lastly, here’s a video of people crossing the street in Cairo. There aren’t any stop signs or traffic lights here, there’s no such thing as a traffic lane & horns are used liberally. Coming home from work I cross about 3 lanes of traffic going one way & then another 3 going the opposite way. It’s quite a feat & I’m rather proud of myself, so hopefully watching this will show you why [especially because the cars are going considerably faster on the road I cross!].

I just called a hotel in Alexandria to make a reservation, which was a little difficult since he didn’t speak much English. Although I think it’s under the name “Loiz,” he said “see you tomorrow,” so at least they know we’re coming! Win!

Anyways, time to sit in the bath & read a book. I’m so excited to have a bathtub here – it’s definitely one luxury I don’t have back in the States. I’m trying to enjoy baths now before it’s a million degrees out, although I suppose I could always take an ice bath!