Last of the Joys of Cairo`

So, that Wednesday night, we decided to just hang out after the long day... Now, this next part would take a lot of explanation, but through a series of events, Andrew had a minor medical issue that night which led us to take the next day (Thurdsay) off from council. Now, that's not to say I really NEEDED to stay home with him... but it was just too good an opportunity to pass up. We pretty much just spent all day hanging out, playing card games and chilling in the hotel. We took a walk around later in the neighborhood of Heliopolis where our hotel was, finding a great super cheap smoothie place and a few neat stores. And then, once again, spent most of the night chilling and a little time prepping. That day totally gained my sanity back from the daily stress of class in Amman; I just needed a break.

The next day of council on Friday went really well. Through a series of fake events, Palestine declared themselves a state, and obviously, we, as Syria, were very excited about this. We held a fake press conference, blabbered about human rights and had an overall wonderful time. Late that night, we went out to an Egyptian restaurant downtown, then by chance, out to a local bar. Obviously, places serving alcohol are not commonplace at all, but this bar was up on the rooftop of a semi-crappy hotel, and it was actually really great just hanging out with all of our delegation, even if not for that long.

The next day, we woke up a little late and had to take a taxi to AUC. Big mistake. After a long 2 hours of insanity, we finally walked into council way too late. But it still was a good day, full of ridiculous-ness. Debate is so so so different here than in the states, but I can't wait to hopefully kill at our regional conference in February. That night, was of course another dance party. I still don't totally get it, but it looked fun, despite it being a little chilly. And no, obviously not chilly like Chicago weather, but still just a little cold for my light sweater and dress. We ended up getting Best Delegation for our council... Still not really sure how me and Andrew pulled that off... But that was sweet, even though we were immediately whisked away back to the hotel.

So, then I arrived here this morning on a 830 am flight, definitely not ready to say goodbye... But obviously I had to. Classes were fine, a little more tolerable today after the the last week. Only about three and a half weeks left. YESSSSSSSSSSS AMERICA!!!!