2 days till I leave

[sassysis 0]

Bon Voyage!!!

Meriem

thank you!!!!

[UmmSqueakster 54]

OK, thanks. i am a nervous wreck!

inshaAllah you'll be fine!

If things haven't changed since 2005, there should be a women's bathroom by where you get your luggage. You may want to bring a clean shirt or something to freshen up after the long trip. Just don't bring too much liquid or they'll confiscate it when you get on the plane

Ahh, how I'm having flashbacks to my first time in Egypt. I was soooo nervous. I got my bag and headed to the door. There was a huge crowd of people waiting to greet the passengers and I was looking for AbuS in it. Not there. A bit of fear was creeping up when I looked to the right of the crowd in front of the rope - he had somehow convinced the security people to let him stand right next to the door, in front of the crowd

Then we hopped in a taxi and I attempted to negotiate the price - in english. Needless to say, we paid waaay too much for a ride into cairo, lol. We stopped at a payphone to call my family, and then found our apartment in Giza. Then he let me settle in, and went out to get chicken and koshari for dinner. Mmm, don't forget to eat lots of koshari while you're there!

Edited June 26, 2009 by UmmSqueakster

[sassysis 0]

OK, thanks. i am a nervous wreck!

inshaAllah you'll be fine!

If things haven't changed since 2005, there should be a women's bathroom by where you get your luggage. You may want to bring a clean shirt or something to freshen up after the long trip. Just don't bring too much liquid or they'll confiscate it when you get on the plane

Ahh, how I'm having flashbacks to my first time in Egypt. I was soooo nervous. I got my bag and headed to the door. There was a huge crowd of people waiting to greet the passengers and I was looking for AbuS in it. Not there. A bit of fear was creeping up when I looked to the right of the crowd in front of the rope - he had somehow convinced the security people to let him stand right next to the door, in front of the crowd

Then we hopped in a taxi and I attempted to negotiate the price - in english. Needless to say, we paid waaay too much for a ride into cairo, lol. We stopped at a payphone to call my family, and then found our apartment in Giza. Then he let me settle in, and went out to get chicken and koshari for dinner. Mmm, don't forget to eat lots of koshari while you're there!

awwww, so sweet!

What is koshari?

[UmmSqueakster 54]

koshari is the food of jannah *faints* Ok, not quite, but it is one of my favorite things to eat.

Basically, it's a carb overload - rice, noodles and lentils, topped with a tangy tomato sauce, crispy onions and possibly chick peas, with the option of adding more oil and spicy sauce on top of that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushari

If you eat at a koshari shop, bring your own bottled water. It can be spicy, and you don't want to drink out of the metal communal cups that are on each table.

also, i cleaned out some pm's, so my inbox isn't full anymore.

[Aymsgirl 0]

I will get some immodium today. What do I need to tell the them at the airport to get a visa? Just tell them I am there visiting? do I need the address of where I am staying? etc?

You hand them your 15 dollars I believe is what it is and they give you this visa sticker. You don't have to say anything but tell them how many; at least that was what my experience always was. Make sure you have American cash on you for this. You will then be directed into the line for non citizens and you will then enter from there. Good luck, don't be nervous and have the time of your life!

OK, thanks. i am a nervous wreck!

I think we all were nervous in your situation! It's the start of a new stage in your life. Have fun, take lots of pictures and let us know that you arrived safely!

[JeanneVictoria 55]

Have fun and eat some koshary for me!!! I miss Egypt so much!!!

[100% Al Ahly Fan 53]

Eat some khoshary for me too, nah.....maybe I'll just make some, hee hee!! Have fun and be safe!!!