While in om dunia 1

The Egyptians have a saying; 'Once you drink from the waters of the Nile you will always be sure to return'. It sounds like hogwash but i daresay they have proven me wrong twice over.Having lived there for a year a few years back perhaps that means im destined to head back to the the land of the mumies time and again.
This time round the reason is fantastic..Marwa is getting married and were getting ready for the reception at the moment. We served on the same AIESEC EB at AUC 2001-2002...a team of 5 babes and 1 hunk. Marwa is the 4 to join the marriage bandwagon in the team leaving Shawky and I in the altar race...but I digress.
Those familiar with wedding procedure may be wondering where I found time to sit and type this amidst the hustle and bustle that is characteristic of these events. Well I can assure you, there is no hustle and bustle here; well at least not in the Hossam household. Marwa is taking a leisurely bath, her paps is on the couch watching a local soap, mum is tyding the kitchen and I'm hunched over the keyboard. Outside though, the F2 that is taxis vs buses vs other motorists vs horse and cart vs pedestrians continues.Cairo traffic never ceases to amaze..again I digress.
Its a culture shock for me not to have the bride going crazy, gazillion of aunties, bridesmaids, neighbours the works at the house on the night before the wedding and morning of the big day. The differences on how its handled here is astonishing.
Marwa and Hesham were officially married 2 days ago i.e they signed the papers already so tonight its just dine and dance which suits me just fine:) Perhaps some my people could borrow a leaf or two from these people...
Righty then, we just packed the bridal bag....were off to the salon for last minute touches then off to the 4 Season on the Corniche!
Yala ya shebeb, pictures will be coming soon

Disclaimer: the keyboard is set in Arabic..just incase some of the numbers appear funny...