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This is Whitney and it is about time that I blgged a bit about our trip. It took me a while to figure out how to log on to the site because whenever you logon in Egypt all of the characters are in arabic. If you think the language is hard to understand, try reading it.
We all have had the best time. You can't imagine how hospitable this country is...I would almost say that they put southerner's to shame, but I'm afraid of loosing my southern citizenship with those kinds of words.
Personally, I have gotten to knock off several things on my wish list and experienced many things that I wouldn't have known to wish for. For instance, I went to a bakery and have eaten some of the best breads. I saw the pyramids and rod a camel. I've seen the Nile and touched this side of the Mediterrean (we are going to the beach again on Thursday). I've met a head of state (Governor of Alexandria) and most importantly met some great Rotaracts in Cairo and Alex. My host families have been very different, but I've loved each experience.
What I have learned the most is that niceness is universal and each country has their own share of problems which are more similar than different.
It has been a little hard to get used to the Egyptian schedule (I just woke up from my afternoon nap at 8:30pm, but I am thankful that I got a nap today). I am so thankful for this experience.
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Whitney--So many here simply can't imagine what you and your team are experiencing. Savor every moment and take lots of photos! Thanks for sharing with us back in Charlotte--we're living vicariously through you guys!! (I'm in Bill's Rotary Club and I KNOW he's making it a fun trip!)
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