Like my head scarf? There’s more where that came from.
It’s going to take a bit to get the camel video up, but I’ll keep working on it. In the meantime, thought I’d say a quick hello while everyone’s finishing up lunch. Trent, one of the students on our trip, just came up to the room I’m in:
Trent: “Hey, lunch is served if you want some.”
Me: “What is it?”
Trent: (Long pause.) “Egypt*an food.” (Long pause.) “I think.”
I went downstairs to investigate but then decided that I’m skipping today’s lunch mainly because I can’t actually recognize most of it’s contents. I just had a tasty package of peanut butter crackers though, so basically, it’s just like being at home.
We tried to stay up late last night to get ourselves on their schedule so, after dinner, a few of us went to the roof of the building to hang out. Joel, another of the students on the trip, played some guitar for us.
He’s pretty darn good. As a matter of fact, he’s sitting across from me playing as I type this. Weird, right? Josh, another student, is playing his guitar, too. Josh was my “buddy partner” while we were out yesterday. When we’re out in public, we girls have a guy with us pretty much at all times. I’ll have to write a whole post about this later.
But back to last night. Allison and Nicolas, more students, were on the roof last night, too.
Allison is one of the girls in my flat and she is hilarious. Actually, all the girls in my flat are — everyone piled onto the beds in mine and Cate’s room last night and talked until bedtime. I fell asleep first and slept right through the rest of their conversation. It felt SO good to get a full night’s sleep. I’m like a different woman today.
Nicolas, the other person in the picture above, is pretty funny himself. Doesn’t he look totally Egypt*an with his white shirt and linen pants? I’ll tell you more about him later; you’ll love him. I think he’s already a crowd favorite here on the trip.
Well, we’re off to visit a few mosques this afternoon, so I’ve got to run. Keep emailing me and leaving comments, pretty please. Helps me feel less homesick.
Oh, and do you like my scarf? I’m going to keep covering my head even when I return to the states. Excellent way to skip trying to fix your hair.
AB,
I hope you have an AMAZING day and get to experience a whole new world…I am not really sure Aladdin is from there but why not throw in a disney reference when you can?
Good luck in finding some food…maybe just close your eyes and try it? Not sure i would would really follow that advice as I am eating pb crackers as we speak and a diet coke. Ssssh…don’t tell my hubby…it is not pregnancy diet approved
Love ya…keep the posts coming!
I can’t wait until that video comes up! What are the temps over there and how the heck do yoy even get on a camel?
Wow, I am a little bit jealous right now. You are going to have even more of an amazing time because of all the cool people on your trip. It is always what makes travelling fun – people to share the experience with!
Enjoy every moment, even the weird ones!
Love the scarf shot! Even with only a slice of you face showing I can tell you are just full on joy on this trip, girl. Have a life changing trip.
You are rockin’ that headscarf. As for the whole “not do your hair thing”, you may be onto something as some of my scarf-wearing friends in High school talked about the joys of never having a bad hair day!!
Loved the part about not fixing your hair! I’ll have to try that
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Girl, you better start trying the food! It’s one of the neatest experiences when you travel. Sure, you won’t like it all, but there’s bound to be something you will like…but you won’t know until you try. Trust me…I’m picky myself.
You look very elegant with your scarf…. very jackie o!
I’ve been a bad bloggy friend/*wannabe*MIL and am just now catching up on your entire trip …
But how ridiculously adorable are you in that scarf?
You are so cute in your scarf! Come home with your own personal Aladdin, will ya? and if you get a genie while you’re in the process, could you give me a call and loan me a wish?!
Have fun and be safe! Praying for you.
Rockin’ the scarf my friend! Don’t think for a second I won’t march myself upstairs to find my scarf and try it
Praying the trip stays just as amazing as its been so far. 
I want to rock a head scarf…instead, I look stupid…oh well…
Love the picture with the scarf, ABB…you look so happy! Makes me smile
Why would you want to keep from fixing your hair?? Oh, I tried a few of your velcro rollers yesterday. And Nina, SR and I had an impromptu photography shoot/ jumpingoffthestairs-athon in your living room yesterday. Our roller coaster pose was the best. Just fyi.
Fun, fun, fun! I love the scarf!!
What an awesome experience! Looking so forward to hearing more.
And I agree – you are totally rockin’ that scarf! You are gorgeous.
oh gosh… the food thing. stressful! you are a smart lady, bringing your own snacks. and while i love the head scarf, this world would be lacking something very special without being able to see your hair!
Enjoying the updates here and on facebook. Girl, you look oh-so-glam in that scarf! Have a ball!
I frequently wrap my head, even 2 years after getting back from Oman. I get cold really easily, and it keeps my ears warm
Love the scarf, but I wouldn’t believe for one second that you would ever stop fixing your hair!
Took me a while to figure out that those pictures are of their roof. Looks like a neat place to hangout. Are you hot or is there a/c? Worried about your comfort.