small group

Sometimes in life you end up in a community of amazing people and somehow a family is formed. A kind of family that is even more profound than a physical family---a spiritual family. I'm actually pretty sure heaven must be something like being with these guys. We just left a group of such people. I miss them dearly.

Every now and then, I look at the door to see if Jess or Joi are going to pop in for a dance session.
Or sit down and wish it was with an excellent glass of wine and John Penn.
Or drive down Lil lane and walk into an eclectic apartment to see the creative Alida.
Or sit down with a good cup of coffee and talk about feminism with Bonnie.
Or take a run around the block with Charles.
Or see Amanda with little Aiden in her belly.
Or do some dishes alongside Ciji.
Or hear a christian romance novel written and performed by the one and only Dan.
Or hear Aaron go on about fairies.
Or be bear hugged by Kelsey.
Or listen to Ken say something so profound that everything is silent after.
Or hear the gut laugh of Sherronda.
Or eat some of Ryan's gumbo.
Or see Jen dressed up like a graham cracker.
Or laugh and bust a move with Hope.
Or listen to Sherry tell some crazy story about something that could only have happened to her.
Or see Chris walk in and say "hey guys."
Or watch Morgan draw some hybrid animal.

I miss these people so much. I look forward to a day when we will be together for eternity and talk about the good old days back on earth.

Mot du Jour

Bibliophile: one who loves books; a book collector

Mount Sinai

One of my favorite experiences in Egypt was climbing Mount Sinai. We woke before dawn and began the ascent in the dark to see the sun rise at the top of mountain. It was a miserably hot long bus ride from Cairo to Sinai, but it was well worth it.

Ana bamoot fi Khan al-Khalili

I've already mentioned the Khan but we went again so I have some more pictures to share. The Khan al-Khalili is one of my favorite things about Cairo. It's so fun to walk through tiny alley ways full of people and colorful fabrics and hear people yelling in a language you don't understand. It is the experience that satisfies all your senses. Ana bamoot fi Khan al-Khalili (I love the Khan al-Khalili or more literally the Khan al-Khalili is to die for).

Alexandria (not the one in north louisiana)

We arrived in Alexandria pretty a late and found this little hotel recommended by a friend. Our room overlooked a harbor on the Mediterranean. The next day we went to the Citadel of Quaitbey which is a 15th century defensive fortress. The Citadel of Quaitbey was built upon the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria complete in the 3rd century A.D. by Ptolemy 1. Next, we headed to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria) which was built in commemoration of the Royal Library of Alexandria that was sacked a long time ago. Thy Royal Library of Alexandria was one of the greatest libraries of the ancient world and functioned as a major center for scholarship from its conception. Alexandria is a very unique place. It feels both Eastern and Western. It reminded me alot of Greece.

The Red Sea

We took a bus from Cairo to Suez and spent the night at this great resort. The Red Sea is incredible. We had plans to go snorkeling but there was no snorkeling available at the particular place we were. It was a great day relaxing then we jumped on another bus and headed to Alexandria.

Wonders of the Ancient World

The Pyramids and they Sphinx were everything I expected them to be. No let down in any way. The only thing is that I thought they were in the middle of the dessert, but they are just at the end of town. It so wild that people live right across the street from the pyramids. We took a camel ride around the area.