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A game to remember

edwinfigueroa — Sun, 17 May 2009 15:57:58 +0000

Soccer is a big deal everywhere outside the U.S. of A. I can’t think of any country in Europe, Africa, Asia Etc that does not appreciate the sport.

We Huskies were able to take part in the experience on Sunday night by going to the Ahly Vs Santos (Angola) game. It was an incredible event, with crowds wild w as the Ahly swept Santos of the field. In the end, Ahly won 3-0.

The security at the game was intense. A barrier was formed around our group for security reasons. We even entered the stadium through the VIP entrance. The scene was almost United Nations like. Despite it all, our Huskies went wild throughout the game.

Best of all, we were on Egyptian national television! The camera loved our enthusiasm as we waved our Ahly flags, and flashed our gear -Jerseys, scarves, and all. Man, it was just awesome.

It was great for our group to experience the soccer game in the Olympic Stadium in Heliopolis, Cairo. It is definitely a memorable experience.

Huskies adjust quickly

edwinfigueroa — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:18:35 +0000

Our Huskies are learning so much about life in Cairo everyday. They have immersed themselves in a new culture and are now able to navigate in a challenging, bustling, and exotic environment.

Its beautiful to see the students develop their own agendas. Planing days, knowing where to go, what to do, who to meet with. What makes me even happier is seeing them do this with ease. They are living life in Cairo normally, and its impressive.

The heard mentality has vanished. No longer are huge groups of students walking down the street, frustrated, trying to find places to eat, shop etc.
Independence has developed, and it is a great site to see.

TGIFridays? In Cairo?!

edwinfigueroa — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:23:14 +0000

Well, what do you know! There is a Fridays in Cairo, and I ate there this evening with 11 other students participating in the Dialogue.

It was the most interesting thing, a Fridays, located on a boat, on the Nile! and, they served Sheesha?! It was all very nice, but per usual, our cab ride was…adventurous, roller coaster like! An adrenaline rush, with effervecent (I clearly misspelled that one) Arabic music in the background.

FYI, this is my first blog! and FYI its 2AM…so I must sleep now…but, I will blog, again, and again.

Ma Salaama! From the land of the crossroads of the Middle East.

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edwinfigueroa — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:52:09 +0000

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