Extreme Hits Egypt

Two weeks ago today, we were touring Cairo and spent time in the largest open air market in the world. Today, crisis has hit the entire country.

When we were there, everyone we met was so kind, friendly, and happy for us to be there. Seeing what we have seen on television in recent days has saddened our hearts.

We made dear friends in the short time we were there. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers, especially our Egyptian guide, Soha!

See ya around!

The King's Speech

Based on the biography, "The King's Speech" was an excellently portrayed film about the true partnership and unlikely friendship between the Duke of York (Colin Firth), to become King George VI of England, and his speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). The King, plagued by a terrible stammer and considered to be unfit to become king, engages the help of unorthodox speech therapist Lionel Logue. Because of the relationship that develops, Logue is able to help King George VI find his voice, and become the voice of a nation teetering on the brink of war with Germany.

The film portrayed how the tenacity of someone who believes in something strong enough can lead someone else to overcome any difficulties in life they may face, even if they happen to be king. I would like to have a friend like Lionel Logue. More than that, I would like to be a friend like Lionel Logue. Though today is almost over, there's always tomorrow to begin. See the film. It's worth it.

See ya around!

Zen and the Art of Jet Lag Maintenance

All I can say is, Holy Moly! We arrived back Friday night after two great weeks of touring in Israel and Egypt. And the jet lag has hammered us big time. The last day we were in Egypt, we had a six o'clock wake up call, not to head to the airport, but to do another day of touring. We had the best guides in Israel and Egypt. Neither of them had any interest in sleeping in, so they worked us like it was our last day on earth! We toured Cairo throughout the day, with promises of returning in time to rest. We knew they were empty promises. We had already been with Soha for four days and knew she had no interest in allowing our ragged bodies anytime to recuperate.

By 7 p.m. we were heading to the airport for our 11 p.m. and twelve hour flight home to New York. After arrival, we still had a full day of travel ahead of us. We finally arrived in Lexington at 4:30 p.m., after literally being awake for what was at least 48 hours.

Hence the jet lag. Now I know what your thinking. No one made you take the trip. It was self-imposed for sure. It was a magnificent trip. Israel was so cool. Egypt was simply amazing. The travelers we went with could not have been better had we picked them each by name.

But the jet lag, well, . . . sucks. Just sayin'. I've tried every advice of cure I've been given. Even a little meditation. Nada works. Oh well. It will pass with time. But it was worth it. I think. I guess. Yep.

See ya around!