Egypt

Went to Egypt museum.

Went inside Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein. At the time thought it was just a random Mosque but went in to see people actually praying (guy at door waved me in and of corse asked for money as I left by pointing at a drawer with money in it). In addition to praying some people were taking pictures of some box looking thing surrounded by a silver cage. This was the most out of place I have ever felt. Later at the hotel found it on the map in tour book. Turns out it is supposedly the burial place of the prophet's grandson's head and as one of the most sacred Islamic sites in Egypt non-Muslims are not allowed inside. It is amazing how many rules can be broken for a one dollar tip!

Will write about other events of the day when I get back.

Egypt

Not only have I seen the only remaining wonder of the ancient world, I've been inside it!

Angie arrived last night so we are now the full traveling crew.

Egypt

Posting from phone so won't type much.

Traveled for 48 hours straight (add Dublin to the last post) but got to Cairo only one hour late.

Slept for 15 hours.

Went to khan al-khalili, very cool (sorry, no links when posting from phone).

Had tea at place mahfouz (author of book I am reading) liked to go and where his novels are set.

Ate shwarma and Turkish food.

Sidewalks are questionable so lots of walking in street and assuming cars will stop when crossing in front of them.

The next 48 hours

SJC to LAX
LAX to JFK
LGA to BOS
BOS to Rome
Rome to Cairo

Snap

I don't care how out of fashion it is now or how silly it was for me to use it to begin with, I'm bringing the word snap back. I'm not exactly a social trend setter and I mostly only use the word when watching Law & Order SVU by myself so I'm going to need some help getting this going, but I'm sure we can do it! I think the first time around the correct expression was "oh snap", but I'm pushing the shorter snappier (ba-bom-ching) version of just saying snap by itself. Oh, and feel free to actually snap while saying it, but it is not required.

I've actually been up to more than yelling snap at Law & Order.

Eric and Jess hosted a great Thanksgiving! I hope that one day when I'm older I'll be able to host people and put on events like that.

Thanks to Julie and Saeed for having an x-box and spending the $20 on Briad, which is the coolest game I've seen in a while.

Actually most of my social life lately has been going to other people's places and being fed. Maybe one day I'll clean my place and feed others, maybe (don't worry I won't cook).

I'm a little over a week away from seeing the last remaining ancient wonder of the world!