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Egypt, Travel

I Have Cankles

I noticed that my feet were a little swollen after the flight yesterday.  However, it took until this morning for my ankles to swell up to the size of… um… something much bigger than ankles.  My feet look like two loaves of bread rising out of the pan.  Right now I’m laying down with my […]

Egypt, Travel

We’re Heeeeeeeeere!

We arrived in Cairo today!  The plane ride was long.  We were delayed about an hour due to a scratch on the cargo door and then we had an 11 hour flight.  The flight was wonderful save for a few non-stop screaming children.  God bless benedryl and its amazing sleep-inducing properties!  I think I got […]

Egypt, Travel

Packing

So it’s about midnight on Sunday night before I leave.  Dad and I get to wake up bright and early at 6am to make it to the airport for my 9am flight.  Then it’s off to JFK where I get to wait for a few hours.  Finally, at about 4:30pm I will be off American […]

Egypt, Travel

Prepping for take-off

So here it is, 3 days before I leave, and I haven’t packed a single thing.  I estimate that I will be up all night Sunday night packing for my flight early Monday morning.  Hopefully, packing won’t be too bad.  I just need the normal stuff: clothes, tooth brush, toilet paper, head scarf.  Nothing too […]