History is abound...

So I just returned from the Egyptian National Museum, and one word describes it- WOW. You cannot imagine how many different things were discovered in the pyramids. The museum itself is HUGE, about the size of a large mall back in the states. It took me almost 3 hours to cover every room, and read / listen / learn about the history of Egypt. From Kings and Pharoahs to beds, statues, and jewelry, the museum easily has every single thing you can think of. I can only imagine how truly big the pyramids must be (guess I will find out tomorrow when I visit them).

The first day of the clinic went very well last night. About 100 coaches were in attendance, and they were all very eager to learn. I must have taken at least 50 pictures with them, and a handshake with someone drew in 3 other people who wanted to shake hands as well. I was told this beforehand, but someone who is a guest (well a keynote speaker I guess) is treated like a rock star here, which is somewhat odd for me. The egyptians go out of their way to get me anything I need, and a simple "thank you" just brings smiles on everyone's faces.

I am getting used to the insane driving by now, and I just prep myself by remembering when we hit someone in the road, its not personal! My host coach, Omar, drives a NICE Mercedes. On route to the clinic, another car bumped into him from the rear. In our country, where the owner would hop out, run to the rear of the car, and sum of the size of the lawsuit, Omar didn't bat an eye. Definitely a difference in what's important and what's not...

BTW, the pollution here is by far the worst I have ever experienced. There is a haze in the air, that is mostly exhaust and sand...I wonder what the health record is here!

Ok, off here soon to the clinic, maybe after a quick nap (I adjusted amazingly well to the time difference).

Will post more soon!

Ron