Yalla Habibi
So, I have been reluctant to post another blog regarding my experiences. The truth is I feel the whole process of writing about what I’m doing and the details of my life is slightly narcissistic. Sure, my life is unique in the sense of geographical location, but the fact is that my life hasn’t drastically changed. As I mentioned in my last post, my day-to-day routine consists of very basic things that are still very much a part of my life back in the states. Truly the only difference is those that I am surrounded with. I have found this to be the most exciting part of this global adventure.
This post is a dedication to humans.
Thomas, who hails from the great state of Minnesota, brings all the midwest friendliness and sensibility that one would imagine. His favorite Arabic phrase is “yalla habibi,” which loosely translates to “let’s go, baby!” It is quite a common phrase and Thomas has used it quite proficiently here in Egypt. It will be interesting to see how frequently this makes an appearance as we move north into non-Arabic-speaking countries. My prediction is that it stays for a while, and I’m here for it. I also want to publicly express how well he has managed to live in close quarters with me for nearly a month without previously meeting me. Bravo, Thomas.
Then there is Sasha. Sasha has east coast roots and adds a unique set of skills and insights to the group. He eloquently uses large words that have pushed both Thomas and me to expand our vocabulary. He also has proved to be a challenging competitor on the card table. Sasha has been fortunate enough to have a separate room from Thomas and me. This has provided him a reasonable amount of time to get to know us and formulate a plan as to how to handle being stuck with us for an overwhelming amount of time.
Beyond the fellow patriots, there are numerous individuals from all parts of the globe that I have been able to get to know. While a majority of them are golfers, there are a handful of local Egyptians that have made our time in Egypt significantly more enjoyable.
Yalla Habibi
P.S: I will upload some photos under fotos if you are a visual learner.
