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The University Study Abroad experience entitled, Egypt: A Literary Journey is a literature course where about 15 students will travel from Cairo to Luxor, Hurghada to Sinai and Dahab in Egypt by way of train, car, ferry, foot and boat (Down the Nile River). During this experience we will be reading famous Egyptian literature that coincides with our travel. We will be visiting varying places of worship, eating at restaurants, celebrating the Coptic Christmas, visiting the Sphinx and the Pyramids. Time will be spent reflecting and discussing the politics of Egypt and how economics has developed a system of government and education. One of the most valuable experiences will be when we are in Sohag of Luxor, Egypt where we will complete a service project for the duration of fifteen hours building a roof for a children’s orphanage. We will follow the rules of the Egyptian culture, dress as appropriate and communicate in Arabic (Beginners level).


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Pyramids

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Monday, January 5, 2009

Journey through the city... Cold feet in the Mosque

Jan 5, 1045pm (in Cairo)
First... last night was a real adventure... we got in Egyptian taxis for the first time and ended up separate from the group with no cells phones and a vague idea of where we were... So it was also my 1st time crossing the st. in Egypt... I thought I was going to die... because of the lack of organization on the road... you just have to believe the cars will stop for you!!!

We were going to go to the Jazz Club of Egypt but they wouldnt let the whole group in due to age so we ended up in the Greek Club which was boring and for old ppl... we tried the Egyptian Wine and then went to get Hookah and tea (wow)... we ended up out til 2am.

Today we went to 2 Muslim mosques and leanred of the history and many stories behind the religion... I forgot and wore no socks so when we took off our shoes I was walking on Marble barefoot... and trust me it is NOT hot in Egypt... the marble was freezing. But it was a great experience.

We ended our day with a trip down the Nile on a Felucca... we were freezing but it was a great experience!!!

More tomorrow... about the Pyramids... Egyptian pounds arent plentiful!!
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousTue Jan 06, 06:44:00 PM PST

    Thinking of you everyday....

    Continue to enjoy your experience.

    So,so proud of you! You deserve this jorney.

    Continue to keep me posted.

    I Love you! (smile)

    Aunt Lasonia

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  2. AnonymousMon Jan 12, 08:09:00 AM PST

    I am thinking of you too and your safety!!

    I am glad you are having a great time!!

    Like your aunt, I am really prud of you. (As I continue to say it over and over again.)

    You are my inspiration!!

    Look forward to hearning more!!

    Enjoy those Greek Clubs, you know you like them (old folk and all.. since you have an old soul and all)

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  3. AnonymousMon Jan 12, 10:44:00 AM PST

    Hope all is well, Shawna! I've really enjoyed reading your comments so far and look forward to seeing more. It's very interesting how our perspectives can change as we take in new and unexpected information. I want to hear how it is in a 3rd world country and where you see the major differences and major commonalities.

    Love,

    Jan

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  4. c.j.Tue Jan 13, 12:41:00 PM PST

    Hey, Shawna! I hope things are going well. It definitely sounds like you are having an interesting, thought-provoking time in Egypt... Hope to hear more soon!

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  5. AnonymousSat Jan 17, 12:20:00 AM PST

    Hey Love! Your blog has been great so far! I know its only been updated to January 5th, but I hope when your not writing down your experiences in your blog your at least keeping track of them in a book or something. I know we will have a lot to talk about when you return. I want to know about EVERYTHING...weird stories and all! Good times and bad times!

    I love you!!!!
    Come home safe!!!!!
    I hope to see more on here before you return.

    <3 Kameahle

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  6. AnonymousMon Feb 02, 07:18:00 AM PST

    Hi Shawna,

    I switched computers and lost this site - but I
    didn't forget about you. I'm so interested in hearing about your journey!

    Linda (D)

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  7. AnonymousThu Mar 19, 03:42:00 AM PDT

    I am so sorry I couldn't read this as you were traveling. You have brought back so many memories. My daughter studies in Eqypt spring two years ago. We visited her in March (I celebrated my 60th birthday on de Nile! I love all your have done with this blog!!

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