With only a few days left until departure, Janell and I are finalizing our packing and planning of the trip. We are keeping the trip in the side of our mind though as Janell prepares for a Law School Exam on Wednesday and I have Youth football camp with the bright future of Westfield football until Thursday. The packing has been interesting as we balance the hot desert climate temperatures and the modest religious culture. We must dress light but also remember to cover shoulders/knees in most areas. A few new things purchased include SPF 50 sunscreen, an electric outlet adapter (different plugs in Egypt), circular hats, and an Arabic translator manual. Regarding clothes, my wife bought some long skirts and I bought some of the thin athletic cargo pants that zip off into shorts. I was excited about them but many have teased me about this purchase (Oh well- I have never been a a man of fashion as most know :) ).
Regarding my discovery of culture while we are there, I have been able to gather a few new contacts while we are there. It will be good to have these in case we need assistance and I also would like to be able to interact with citizens of each city we visit. I have also been given advice to try a few new food dishes including Koushari (Macaroni, rice chickpeas, lentils) and Ful Medames (Lava beans, garlic, oil, lemon juice). Additionally, I would like to try a few common Mediterranean foods that I enjoy during our day trip to Alexandria.
Along the trip I will visit the old capital Memphis on our first day there. It is a place that is sometimes forgotten in Cairo with the famous Pyramids nearby in Giza. Students- who founded the capital Memphis in ancient Egypt? Hint- he was the first pharaoh that united Upper and Lower Egypt by putting on the Double Crown. Second Hint- I am about to eat a sandwich with a great condiment on top of it and it is not mustard :).
4 days away....!
PS- The Zimmer family added another member yesterday as Logan Alexander Zimmer was born to my brother and his wife Amy yesterday. Excited to tell him about this trip some day!
Regarding my discovery of culture while we are there, I have been able to gather a few new contacts while we are there. It will be good to have these in case we need assistance and I also would like to be able to interact with citizens of each city we visit. I have also been given advice to try a few new food dishes including Koushari (Macaroni, rice chickpeas, lentils) and Ful Medames (Lava beans, garlic, oil, lemon juice). Additionally, I would like to try a few common Mediterranean foods that I enjoy during our day trip to Alexandria.
Along the trip I will visit the old capital Memphis on our first day there. It is a place that is sometimes forgotten in Cairo with the famous Pyramids nearby in Giza. Students- who founded the capital Memphis in ancient Egypt? Hint- he was the first pharaoh that united Upper and Lower Egypt by putting on the Double Crown. Second Hint- I am about to eat a sandwich with a great condiment on top of it and it is not mustard :).
4 days away....!
PS- The Zimmer family added another member yesterday as Logan Alexander Zimmer was born to my brother and his wife Amy yesterday. Excited to tell him about this trip some day!
2 comments:
It is Menes or Manis. Have a great trip and safe travels! Justine Wolf
You got it Justine! Great job this year- hope you enjoy your summer.
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