Greetings!
Erin and Nikki are currently writing from the Newark International Airport en-route to Cairo, where they have already survived many disasterous encounters, including a near-miss invloving the laptop and a full cup of orange soda. Trinity is at this moment recieving her diploma, signaling an end to her days at Witt, and therefore she will be flying solo tomorrow and rejoining us at the site in a few days. Before we arrive in Cairo and have actual important and interesting things to tell you, we thought we would at least introduce ourselves.
Trinity Rufus is a graduating senior, who majored in Integrated Social Studies, and when she has a chance to log on, she will edit this post and add more info about herself : )
Nikki (who will go by Nicole in Egypt, as her nickname means a very bad word in Arabic) is a scrappy upcoming senior and is also majoring in Integrated Social Studies and minoring in Political Science. She is from Ohio and after our work in Egypt will head straight off to work as a camp counselor.
Erin will be a junior in the fall and is majoring in History and double minoring in Sociology (Anthropology) and the Pre-Modern World. She is also from Ohio and the remainder of her summer will be spent babysitting and going on vacation with her family. Erin has prepared for this trip by learning the followng Arabic words, which we will list so you can learn them as well!!!!
shukran: Thank You
fayn: Where is…
bikam da: How much is…
ana badowwar ‘ala assifara United States: I’m looking for the United States Embassy.
min fadlak: Please
min fadlak la’ tilmasni: Please don’t touch me
Thanks for looking at our blog…check it out frequently as we will be writing as much as we can!
ma’as salaama! (goodbye!)
And now it begins.
My first of many comments this summer. I am glad your laptop is saved and have a wonderful time in Egypt. I’m jealous. But at least you know how to say “please don’t touch me.” Miss you girls a TON!!!!
Comment by Julie — May 12, 2007 @ 5:39 pm
Hey Erin!…just wanted to let you know we were thinking about you and we’ll check out the blog daily…hope your flights went well!
Comment by Lyndley and Aunt Donn — May 12, 2007 @ 11:12 pm
As Nicole’s grandmother, Witt. class of 1955, I am so excited for her and eager to hear all the details.
Comment by Miriam Kettlehake — May 13, 2007 @ 8:40 am
erin,
glad you made it safely!! please keep in touch often.
m.y.l.y.,
mom
Comment by Monica — May 13, 2007 @ 10:32 am
Hey erin! im so glad you made it there safetly. Good luck tomorrow on your dig. I know you’ll do great! Tell the same to the other girls. Love you and miss you,
maura (:
Comment by maura — May 13, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
Hi Erin. I’m glad you made it to Egypt and that all went smoothly. You are probably just finishing up ypur first day in the field so I am anxious to know how that went. Take care.
Love,
Dad
Comment by Kevin Gorman — May 14, 2007 @ 7:57 am
Hey Erin, Glad to see you made it in one piece. was the flight endless???? enjoyed the arabic words. practice the one about the embassy alot!!!!! looking forward to reading more about your adventures. Love, Aunt A
Comment by Aileen McCullogh — May 14, 2007 @ 1:19 pm
Good morning Erin, ok it’s probably not morning for you. I think I must by your first blogger (is that the right term). Just wanted to say have a nice morning, afternoon, or evening whatever the case may be!!!! Love, Aunt A
Comment by Aileen McCullogh — May 15, 2007 @ 8:25 am
Erin and Company:
I am happy a hear that your trip began in a typical Erin Gorham fashion, in other words, you just find a way to make the best of situations and laugh things off! God Speed to you all, I will check back–Jackie is off to Scotland–can’t wait to visit all of your blogs once they get posted! I’m sure you will all have wonderful stories to tell once you get back home!
Comment by Denise Flickinger — May 15, 2007 @ 2:52 pm
I look forward to keeping up with the adventures!! You really have me hooked with that ‘laptop’ saga. hehehe
Comment by sudie — May 15, 2007 @ 6:02 pm
Good luk from a Witt grad (1998) living and teaching in Cairo. If you need anything, let me know!
Comment by James — May 15, 2007 @ 6:24 pm
KIKS!! Best wishes in the next month, Nikki. Can’t wait for another great summer upon your return.
Comment by Marta — May 17, 2007 @ 12:39 am
Hi guys, looking forward to reading of your adventures in Egypt…
Be safe and have fun (not necessarily in that order)!!
Love ya//Erin’s Aunt Pat & Uncle Bob
Comment by Uncle Bob — May 17, 2007 @ 10:04 am
Erin….I was wondering how the manicure is holding up?
Comment by Uncle J — May 18, 2007 @ 3:45 pm
Hi Girl,
So happy that you made it to your destination without to much drama. I am looking forward to reading about your adventures, it is an amazing opportunity, please stay safe and remember we love you…Grams said to tell you hello,nor sure she really knows were you are though!!!!!!!
Comment by Cathie Nase — May 20, 2007 @ 4:59 pm
Erin: This is so exciting! I found your info to be soooo interesting and look forward to more.
Prayers for your safety and enjoy this great opportunity! Peace, Sue
Comment by Sue Rohe-Brooks — May 21, 2007 @ 3:37 pm
The tales get better all the time! Hope you guys have plenty of sunscreen with you, too!
All the best//Aunt Pat & Uncle Bob
Comment by Uncle Bob — May 24, 2007 @ 12:19 pm
Erin..your dad sent me your blog and it’s really fantastic. What an adventure. I know Sherry is jealous as she really loves Egyptian artifacts etc. Stay safe!
Comment by Uncle John & Aunt Marlene — May 27, 2007 @ 7:19 am
Erin,
I’m finding all your updates to being extremely informative so i’m making a point of checking in every couple of days!
Tomorrow we are doing (Fr. Russ and myself) the eighth grade retreat day at Camp Christopher..Theme is Survivor! Maura will be attending and it’s hard to believe this is her last year at SFX. Take care, Sue RB
Comment by Sue Rohe-Brooks — May 29, 2007 @ 4:17 pm