“This reminds me of New York.” -The best compliment we could give a place.
A picnic in Central Park is our favorite
Our favorite New York restaurant Joseph Leonard
We asked all of our Egyptian tour guides if they were offended by the term "Muslim Extremists." Aboudi said it best: “I simply cannot call them Muslims. They are evil men, who twist the Quar’an for their own gain."
“Trust in Allah, but tie your camel to a post.” -A Muslim proverb
“Always uncomfortable, never unsafe.” -Our motto for the trip
Aboudi and other tour guides brought Egypt alive for us
We went to many places where terrorist attacks had happened or could happen. And while we were very risk averse, we refused to not go to a site because of fear. Terrorists win when that happens.
“Is that…? Yep, Mmbop is playing on the radio.” -Ryan during a taxi ride in South America
A woman in Buenos Aires, after she finished giving Blakely directions to the train, finished with: “Watch your purse, and don’t talk to anyone.”
“No, you don’t understand. I need clothes with serious durability. Like half spandex, half tire leather.” -Blakely, while shopping to refresh her backpack, to a naive shop attendant pushing cashmere
“There’s a Hermés on our block. We’re good.” -Blakely checking out the safety of our new neighborhood in Buenos Aires
Our neighborhood was full of gorgeous French architecture.
And rose gardens of course!
“Watch your head! If you hit your head, watch your language!” -Our boat driver in Belize
“You know what word I can’t get behind? Abreast.” -Blakely to Ryan on a long bus ride in South America. People ask us what we talked about. The answer is: Everything.