I arrived in Cairo safely on Wednesday. The flight was long, but with no problems. I was able to come back to my flat and take a nap. I had plans to go get the English books copied, go to the grocery store, and get dinner but they were delayed by my overwhelming exhaustion.

It never really rains in Cairo. However, it rained of course on the day I arrived. While it wasn't pouring, the constant drizzle is enough to cause problems on the dusty streets of this city. Cars have poor windshield wipers and mud flows everywhere. The last time I remember it raining was on the day I arrived in September and one other day while I was here last time. People have told me I bring blessings. I don't know if bringing filthy drops of water from the sky that ruin the street for days is exactly a blessing.

I was able to organize all of the school supplies in between some naps and visiting friends. I was able to give my friends their Christmas presents, leaving some speechless and almost in tears. It's amazing what a small present can do to someone who doesn't celebrate Christmas anymore because of conditions here.

Obviously I'm still somewhat jetlagged as I write this post at 4:30am, but that will soon fade. I will go to Maadi Community Church in the morning. I start teaching again on Saturday in Hei el asher. I am looking forward to getting back into a normal, busy schedule. I'll keep you posted!

For those of you who have been reading my blog, I have now made it possible for anyone to leave comments rather than only those having an account! Sorry about that!