Temporary Farewell + Cairo

Hey! I'm afraid this is going to be a quickie (pun entirely intended) to keep you all updated.

Today, I went on a shopping spree this morning to bond avec la famille and then I had a ... aka a reunion with my favorite Russians: Dima and Ksen. While I skype Dima on a regular basis while I'm in the states, meeting up is one of my fav times during break. He is absolutely hilarious and since Ksen and I don't skype, it's always super fun to see her too. I took the tram from Balexert to Cornavin (the main train station) and then walked to Starbucks au bord du lac....right on the lake.  We sat there for about an hour catching up and making politically incorrect jokes. It was a welcome change and I absolutely loved every minute of it but I had lots to do at home so I couldn't stay long.

I am now home and packing for Cairo, Egypt tomorrow! That's right, ladies and gents, I'll be gracing the land of the pharoes tomorrow for eight days until the 6th of January.  Activities will include:

• Sandboarding 
• Paintballing
• Day trip to Alexandria to sight-see (ex: the legendary library of Alexandria and more!)
• El Fishawy Cafe (Traditional Cafe in old Cairo-- http://bit.ly/e77UbW)
• Abu Shakra Restaurant for kebab and kofta (one of the traditional foods in egypt-- my fav and one for all you carnivores out there) 
• New years + birthday partying 
• City Stars (massive mall in Cairo-- www.citystars.com.eg) 
• Pyramids of Giza Sounds and Light Show (a taste: http://bit.ly/alXm2q )

And lots more that I can't remember right now..I won't have internet aside from the few minutes of Wi-Fi I'll pick up here and there so I'll try to keep you all updated!

Otherwise, expect a ton of pictures when I get back. I hope you all have a wonderful new year!