Literally translated, Umm ad-Dunya means Mother of the World, and this is the name affectionately cast onto Egypt by her children, all current 80 million of them and those who came before them. Right now I live in the greatest country in the United States, that is to say, Texas, and at that I reside in the oasis of Texas, that is to say, Austin. Soon though, t-minus 17 days (Sept. 7) God willing, will see myself and a number of classmates return to the bosom of Mother Earth to further our studies in the Arabic language.
Alexandria is our destination. Coastal, temperate, and dripping with history. If you think Nacogdoches is old, try about 2300 years for the coastal city as compared to about 230 years for the East Texas town. Yep, that's right, 2000 extra years of war, civilization progressing and regressing, the changing tides of religion, and the transferring of empires from one to another. Hopefully, what that means for us, are some cool pictures, exposure to people, experiences, and cultures not our own, and the all important knowledge which is of benefit.
Welcome, or as the Arabs say, Ahlan wa sahlan!
Alexandria is our destination. Coastal, temperate, and dripping with history. If you think Nacogdoches is old, try about 2300 years for the coastal city as compared to about 230 years for the East Texas town. Yep, that's right, 2000 extra years of war, civilization progressing and regressing, the changing tides of religion, and the transferring of empires from one to another. Hopefully, what that means for us, are some cool pictures, exposure to people, experiences, and cultures not our own, and the all important knowledge which is of benefit.
Welcome, or as the Arabs say, Ahlan wa sahlan!
Finally had the new coffee at Juan's yesterday. Pretty good, but I was disappointed you weren't making it. That masterpiece you made me with Texas Coffee Traders beans before you left was better than the machiatto I had yesterday. But I'm sure it will improve. Any coffee tales over there so far?
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