Saturday, July 18, 2009

Paradise Beach

Today we are free until the bus picks us up @ 5 PM, so I spent most of the day exploring nearby Paradise Beach - about 100 yds. from our dorm. The weather was a bit cooler - 100 degrees today, and the water was amazing. We have passes for entry to the beach and passes for umbrellas & chairs, so all I was missing was a beach towel - which I ought from this cute little guy about 12 yrs. old. He was a tough bargainer, but I managed to get him to decrease the price a bit - then we had to change a larger Egyptian bill. He was really dedicated to that task. Once we finished our transaction, he & a much older gentleman (who appeared to be his grandfather), loaded up their towels and continued on. I'll try to get a photo of them next visit to the beach.

There appears to be about 13-14 participants in our course, but I'll know for sure after our orientation this evening.

I continue to do battle with the one cat who insists on mewling at our front door or back balcony door. It must have a death wish....

4 comments:

Unknown said...

I don't know about anyone else, but my money is on Barb, not the cat!!!!!!!!

the erratic epicurean said...

you don't want a lil' kitty friend during your visit barb? ha!

Barb said...

I am winning the battle with the cat!

Unknown said...

The cat just wants to be your friend! ;-)