Middle East and East Africa Recap

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*Our Favorite Things
1) Serengeti Safari
2) Jerusalem
3) Istanbul
*It takes at least an hour to get food after you order in East Africa
*Africa has the worst public transportation we've seen
*Sarki's Sausage Sandwiches are just really good kofta
*People in this area of the world can't handle fast boats
*There are a million ways to wear a headscarf
*Anyone trying to scam a Westerner is "Christian"
*There are many swastikas in East Africa, but they don't mean what you think they mean
*Most mosques do not welcome visitors
*We were open to experiencing Islam in its native land, and while it certainly isn't destructive, it isn't entirely benign either
*Everyone's "brother" owns a hotel, shop, cafe, when that's what you're looking for
*Sports jerseys of all types eventually end up in Africa
*Jordan is very friendly; Israel and Egypt, not so much
*It's hard to hit the nightlife in East Africa
*We question the need for the Maasai manhood ceremony; a trivia contest might be better
*Book a safari before you leave home, or you'll have problems transferring them the necessary funds
*It's much colder in Africa then you think
*Satellite TV in this part of the world is awesome
*If you're taking a deluxe bus in East Africa, you will be forced to listen to Christian music
*Don't question the legitimacy of a ferry ticket office in Tanzania, or you may be lectured on how you're a racist
*Beer is expensive in the Middle East
*Don't let anyone tell you Israel is leaving Palestine
*In Egypt, they love to stamp things
*Egyptian tea is awesome with a ton of sugar
*Jam here is like Kool-Aid flavored Jello
*Malarone might be the newest malaria drug, but it's awful.
*Egypt is not accepting of Coptic Christians
*Africa loves, loves, loves soccer
*When you order Turkish Delight, it may mean many things
*Schwarma just means sandwich; it varies widely
*You see very few dates in the Middle East
*Food is certainly more scarce in Africa than elsewhere

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Photos

Turkey
The Blue Mosque

Israel
The Wailing Wall

The Palestinian Authority
Downtown Hebron

Jordan
Petra

Egypt
The Pyramids

Tanzania
Ngorogoro Crater

Zanzibar
Kendra Beach

Kenya
Carnivore

Comments

[Karla]

World History Teachers?
Chris & Justin………what a wonderful life experience for you guys. Now you two are all set to become world history teachers – having seen the world first hand you can really bring the world to the classroom. Oh, and I shared your blog with friends here at AA….they may want to hire you guys as tour guides !! Karla

[Nevin]

Sure...
my year in the meat-cave may leave some wanting, and I may not come in first in the lion hunt.... but I will *sweep* the trivia competition for manhood.