Cruising the Nile

First of all, I think the lack of internet access has been tortuing me a little. I know I know: I'm in Egypt and I shouldn't care, but hey---we all have our vices! Apparently my craving for internet time was even great enough to make feel compelled to write a dramatic emotional blog at 1:00 am when I'd been drinking all night. I never knew drunk blogging was apart of my genetic makeup but apparently it is! Oh well.... ;)

The last two days have been absolutely spectacular! Sailing down the Nile rive is incrediable. Everyday I feel as though I'm living thru a National Geographic magazine and it's amazing! The dessert is beautiful from the river and the sides are a lush green forest of palm trees. Children are playing in a the banks and they yell "hello helloooo, welcome" as we sail past. I'm so amazed that they do this, seeing as ships are constantly sailing back and forth. When we sail through bridges men in small wooden boats attach themselves to the side of our ship and sell items to those on the upper deck. The boats litterally swarm the sides of the ship and it's crazy how they can throw their goods so high and accuratley--all in the hopes of just getting a few euro. It's quite the sight to watch bartering between men who are throwing clothes, towels, and rugs 4 stories up the side of a ship to tourists who come from all over the world. Ryan and I soak it up and watch the show---it's funny and amazing, some communications truly are universal!

Our ship is in 4 story cruiseliner with 70 cabins. There are tourists aboard from Spain, Italy, India, England and America. I lounge by the pool admiring the Nile while I'm served cocktails. We listen to local music that's being piped over the loud speakers and meet people from all over the world. Most people on the ship are much older than Ryan and I. In fact, about 95% of them are older married couples---so needless to say, we've been asked half a dozen times if we're on a honeymoon together. This trip is absolutely a dream, by day we walk the steps of pharohs and at night we relax in luxury. It's the perfect mix of touring and relaxing, how could want anything more in life?? One of the things I love about Ryan is that he lives in the moment and is traveling as much as he can. Most people wait their whole lives for a trip like this---I recognize that getting this in my 20's is much more than I could have ever dreamed.

Today was my most favorite day yet--we toured Edfu and Kom Ombo. BUT the day is not yet over so I must run. Right now I'm going to go dress in the Muslim outfit Tonya made me (it was an amazing birthday gift). I'm going to wear the outfit for a party on the ship and then our guide Ashra is going to take us on a late night walk through town. Details of Edfu and the magic of Egypt later tonight!

Ciao!