Sometimes I love living in Egypt. Well, this evening didn't really start out like that, so I guess I should start from the beginning. This weekend I am going to Luxor and Aswan, the land of the pharaohs. My friends and I had to go to the train station to get tickets. We thought the tickets were supposed to be 40 Egyptian pounds $8, but instead they have raised the price to 165 EP because of increased security after the bombing. I suppose I shouldn't complain about a 12 hr. trip for $33, but it was just significantly more than I expected. Good news is we got our tickets, and I'm sure I will have plenty stories to share with you and pictures of course.
Because I am going on this trip, you won't get an update until Monday. One of the benefits of living in a Muslim country is the benefits of Muslim holidays. Monday is the celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birth. We have successfully convinced our Arabic professor to switch our class to Thursday, so I am taking the long weekend!
I have better news than a fun trip. Our guide books recommended a hostel. I called him up, for a room for the 4 of us it is 35 EP a night. This means I will be staying in a place for literally less than $2! Then he asks me what train I'm coming in on. He is going to pick us up from the station for free! AMAZING! I love living life like a college student, cheap and adventurous.
In other news, our Arabic test was impossible and we all are positive we failed. I'm on the search for a very cheap place to stay for the summer in Indy. If you know of anyone that needs a summer roommate or doesn't mind a squater, please let me know. I think that is all for now. Talk to you on Monday. Happy Wednesday!
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not fair! I wanted to go to Luxor! and I know the hostel you are going to stay at! it is in the lonely planet shreya and I gave you. I also have an arabic test tomorrow haha.
So did you actually get the internship?!?! I still love reading your blog. I enjoy living an adventurous life through you Mego:) Mine is just so boring! Love you! Hope all is well!!!
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