In Egypt

As the airplane was flying low over Cairo, I couldn't help but realize that this part of the world was covered with a grainy blanket of sand. From the perfectly square condominiums, to the sand dusted streets, Cairo sparks with life.

The cars rush by pedestrians, blaring their horns to sound awareness. It is as if the horn is their second language. Even sitting in a taxi makes you feel like you're a character from some fun-packed video game.

The fruit juice stands have marathon length lines with people waiting for their refreshing beverages to help them escape from the scorching heat.

The children of Egypt are making the most out of their resources, they kick around a deflated ball, while the doorman of a luxury condominium waxes the owner's Jaguar to an ultimate shine.

The Egyptians are very warm and welcoming people. When I say, "Assalamu alaikum," they reply with a longer, "Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh."

After settling down, and trying to make Egypt my home for the next month and a half, I came across many unique experiences. For starters, the cats; they are everywhere, groups and bunches of these poor stray cats, looking for a bite to eat from someone else's leftovers.
When the cats fight, they sound like fierce tigers from the Amazon.

A sweet child was sitting on the curb, in a heap of sand, lost in a swirl of peace. He was building a fortress to seek refuge in, all while smiling from ear to ear, as if the world around him froze and the hustle and bustle disappeared.

The streets are dotted with tall palm trees, the leaves swaying in the occassional breeze.


(I will write about the cool experiences soon inshaAllah, I am just very tired from school and gettting used to Egypt)

Here and all sandy......

Wow, so I am in Afrika. SubhanAllah.

It feels like four million days here.

I love it here. Alhamdulillah.

The people are OVERLY friendly. I get free rides from muhajjabas and have so far paid only a few dimes for transportation.

I finally tried 'koshari' that everyone was talking about, absolutely love it.

I haven't really ventured out there yet... But will soon inshaAllah.

Preparing for the Journey

{ at home }

My arms are throbbing with pain from the four vaccines I received today.

Yes, ''ouch'' is the right word for it.

I have mixed feelings as I am getting ready for my trip to Cairo inshaAllah, but I'd say I am more nervous than excited.

I feel like a child the night before they embark on the journey of kindergarten, tossing and turning in their little bed, their mind totally absorbed with all the different emotions, wondering if the kids at school would like them, or if they will be brave enough to ask the teacher to use the restroom...

Only my bed is bigger now and I am not a child.

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I have already googled all the accidents the aircraft has been invloved in. Let's just say there are too many to list... :-X

So yes, I am more nervous than excited.

But this is what I hope to look back at and say, "Haha, why on earth was I so nervous??"

(yes, I know, the risk of getting into a car accident is much higher than an airplane, but still...)