Egypt. These are a few of the photos I took on my weekend trip to Egypt. Where to begin... Welcome home? Have you ever felt that you were belonged somewhere and everything around you reinforced that sense of belonging and even aided that sense. Well, this country, for me, is Egypt. I've never felt more accepted, more in love and more in touch with "my identity as an Egyptian" than I have with any other place (outside of the US). It was so nice getting off of the plane and looking around and seeing so many people of color. Especially after my airport incident. However, there was something more about this place, something more about the people, something more about me! Going to Egypt for me was like a returning... to what... I do not know. Also, to be honest, most Egyptians considered me Egyptian and since it was an identity that I liked having, I was happy to have it. Don't worry, more to come on my thoughts! For now, enjoy the photos and enjoy Egypt!!
Pyramids anyone? Sphinx? Ancient history.... can't get enough of it! My people have done some amazing things!
Everyone thought I was Egyptian... perhaps I look like my ancient ancestor - The resemblance speaks for itself.
I kiss you, Egypt! I kiss you as if I've known you. I kiss you as if I am you. I kiss you, I kiss you.
SO we met this random - professional boxer/fighter of some sort. He turns out to be a super awesome guy and while he definitely did not meet the social norms of the men in Egypt he was much appreciated by the Egyptian people and us of course!
Cairo by night! The party buses, the people, the food, the sounds, the smell, Cairo. Beautiful Cairo.
Our new friends we met at a shop! We didn't buy anything but we did have a 2 hour conversation about cultural norms regarding sex and gender. Gotta love Egyptian men and their curiosity!
At a mosque in Cairo. Beautiful mosque that resembles much of the Alhambra in Spain.
A mosque adorns a mid afternoon sky.
The Market. Crazy, full of people, intimidating, men, groping, sales, bargains, food, spices, beauty, chaos, amazing, overwhelming, crowded, alone. The Market
Me- not only did people look like me but people were shocked when I told them that I was not Egyptian.. or when I spoke English.. hahaha My friend's friend even said I looked like the ISIS- an ancient Pharaoh? Cool ... life doesnt get much better than that.
Egypt. I kiss you. I kiss you as if I've known you. I kiss you as if I am you. I kiss you, I kiss you.
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