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Hi -  an interesting arrival 

(2AM, Maryanne had the wrong date so I was on my own :) A classic 
adventure in the airport, trying to buy a visa to into the country 
(w/o any cash!).

Eventually my entourage/committee of men called a guy to open the 
airport bank so I could get some cash, they called Maryanne for me, 
she got out of bed, met me at the airport. (free at last) and voila - 

the adventure continues!  

Yesterday a small army of men (and the boss) worked on Maryanne's new
house, finishing doors, window, bathroom, etc. Totally amazing, they
finally left here around 11pm (no such thing as a 9 to 5).

It's so alive here - rich culture, noise, activity - we're at ma's new
place in Abu Sir - farmland - on the outskirts of Giza (west bank of
Nile). 

We were busy all day yesterday helping with the house -
boxes/sorting/organizing.  Went for a walk with Destry and Alli
(Mona's little boy) in the evening, then ma's friend Paul (Norwegian
nationality) took Destry and I to a local market for roasted
chicken. Very lively market, this place seems to come alive at night -
shops, children, women, donkeys, trucks... it's very wonderful!

Today we'll eventually go out to check the trail, I'm not sure what
else is on tap.

Destry is great - happy, seems to be one of the family. It was sure 
good to see him!

I'll try to get some photos today, should have some more time today 
to play.

steph


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