Ouna Touta around Europa

Audi!!!

2007-09-21T00:27:00.000Z

Yess Serbia WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-12T22:03:00.001Z

Just voted in Eurovision

2007-05-12T20:57:00.000Z

I wasn't sure even though I am not european but I voted anyway.
You cannot vote for your country, in my case the country I voting from.
I liked Serbia one very much.
Hope they will win.

Royal!!

2007-05-06T18:30:00.000Z

Just walking around my area around 6 pm GMT when I noticed one of the pubs are fully packed in and out, so went to check what is happening.
It turned out to be French gathering to celebrate the election results.
So I looked at the LCD and it was showing Royal smiling, so I asked one of the people standing there and I said "Did Royal win?"
I got this answer, "Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon" in a very aggressive way.
I didn't think anyway when I asked the second question, "Sarkozy", off course, who else.
Well congrats to Sarkozy, however, I believe that all politicians suck but at least we could've had a good looking and cute one!!!!

And now he made it to UK biggest newspaper

2007-03-04T14:54:00.000Z

I told you about my cousin's expeditions company into the desert.
Well, today there are a two pages about his company and a trip he arranged for the journalist Robert Twigger. The report appeared on "Sunday Times" the biggest UK newspaper.
I am super proud of him.
I scanned the pages and here you can find the article as well
The sunday Times

I love Meryl Streep and Suzan Surrender

2007-02-28T11:02:00.000Z

What a feeling!

2007-02-28T00:15:00.000Z

It feels great after almost 4 days of only drinks to have a veg soup.
I am not sure if I am feeling better or not, it will take time to realize if there is any change.
From what I read, all the bed stuff should have been gone out of my body.

For now, I am enjoying my hot soup.

Cleansing Fast

2007-02-27T10:07:00.000Z

Gals and Guys, I am on Cleansing fast for the last 4 days.
I am cleaning my colon and flushing all the toxins from my body.
I will tell you how it went after I am done (it is not hard but not that easy either).

Viva Espanya

2007-02-18T22:58:00.000Z

It has been a while since I blogged anything and I have a good reason one of them of course being lazy and I have been in Spain for over 2 two weeks now.
Just came back and I have lots and lots of stories to tell you about.
I will start by the airport! When I landed and looked outside the window I wasn't sure if I landed in an ordinary airport or a museum of modern arts.
I walked in and I was surprised and shocked how big that giant building was!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is huge, huge to the point that to get from the gate I arrived at to the point where I should collect my luggage I had to take four escalators up then walk for few minutes, train to the other side, another set of escalators and walk again for few minutes.
I was posted there that it takes over 22 minutes to get from the gate to the luggage area!!!

I got some photos here, have a look.
More to come soon.

Barajas Madrid Airport

Funniest day ever!!

2007-01-25T13:53:00.000Z

I am in a city called Linkoping, pronounced Linshipping!!
I was told the bus will take me from downtown to where I want to go and it is the last stop any way, so I didn't have to bother to where is my stop.
The bus kept on dropping people off at different stops, until I saw the company I am visitng, however, it is a huge company, so I didn't know which stop it is and it is the last one anyway so the bus should stop.
To my surprise, the bus here doesn't stop at the last stop and wait, just kept on going!!! I thought if there a single passenger there that means he has to stop!!! No, it doesn't work that way here (at least that was my experience).
So, the bus kept on driving without stopping to downtown again, so I paid 20kr for a ride around town!! interesting.

Then, I arrived to the company and ask for the person I am supposed to meet up with which I met the day before. The front desk lady called some one else with the same name and he came to pick me up, I thought the person I am suppose to meet up send him to pick me up. However, that guy came and told me, we do have a lot of visitors everyday but I am not expecting you, what do you want to do!!!!

Again, I managed to meet up with the person I am suppose to meet.

On my way back to the hotel, the front desk asked the taxi to drive to my hotel, 20mins later, I am at a different hotel, it turned out that there are two hotels with same name very close to the train station!!!

I am still doing okay, and alive, the temp was with wind chill around -20c.
I am having a blast!!!!!

The Doggy Treadmill

2007-01-25T08:33:00.000Z

No comment!!!
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070124/the-doggy-treadmill-seriously/

I am in Linkoping

2007-01-23T21:35:00.000Z

I know, I travel a lot in my job, but this is the first time I am in a new city "Linkoping" that I haven't been before in the last 6 months!!! I guess this is a record!!
It is couple of hours away south of Stockholm.
I took the train, it was like wonderland, everywhere is white, just vast land covered with snow.
I saw a city called Katrinholm, so, I guess holm means something, but I didn't get a clear answer when I asked.
I arrived at night, so all I saw so far, train station and the hotel, keep you posted tomorrow.

This is my next car

2007-01-18T23:55:00.000Z

Finally, the German released photos of the new C-Class.
check it out here C-Class

, however, I don't really like new iconic cars from the first look, it takes me some time.
However, i am sure it is going to be a big hit.

Back to life, back to reality

2007-01-12T10:41:00.000Z

I am like a bird, I can fly away

2006-11-21T20:33:00.000Z

And yes, I can fly away, not really fly but I am sure I feel lighter, no knee problems any more.
I have to say it is a different scale than the one I was using back in London but at least it gives me indication of my weight.
It is

76 KG
167 Lbs
11.92 Stones

still working on the shoulders and the core muscles.

Ouna record for 10KM

2006-11-21T20:29:00.000Z

I did my best but you have to give me credit that I am still on restricted diet, so my Glycogen
level gets low faster than when I am on regular diet.
Anyway, I managed to finish in around 46 mins.
I have to say my new GPS Garmin watch helped me big time.
I will work on improving my time.
Wish me luck.

BABEL

2006-11-21T20:25:00.000Z

I was planning to see Borat movie with my brother but the show was sold out, so we decided to watch Babel.
Man, you got to see it.
Babel

I don't know why!!

2006-11-21T20:18:00.000Z

I didn't really feel like updating the blog lately.
I am in Canada now as I will stay here until xmas time.
Just move to my new place, buying basic stuff for now.
The most important thing of course is the Kitchen. I bought everything I need for the kitchen.
I am already up and running, cooking and having nice meals.
Last weekend, we had Santa Parade in downtown Vancouver. I didn't have my Camera on me as I was not allowed to carry than one piece of luggage when you fly from Europe, so I preferred to leave my camera behind.
I had very two weeks busy at work as my manager left and I got a piece of the pie and I had to learn how to do that part.
I am still working out, running, and eating.
I am seeing a physiotherapist and personal trainer to fix parts of my body, I have a very weak core muscles. I hope I can strengthen that part ASAP.

What a feeling!!!

2006-10-25T11:04:00.000Z

For those who use the machines in the GYM will understand when you are asked for you weight.
Yes, I broke the 80KG barrier.

I am what I am I am

79.6KG
175.48 Lbs
12.53 Stone

way to goooooo!!

I think I did it, yes I really did it

2006-10-19T14:51:00.000Z

I am talking about half marathon, that is 21 KM.
I just kept running, running and running.
I came back and checked google earth and it turned out to be the half marathon.
The time was 1 hour and 54 mins or 114 minutes.
And if you don't believe me, ask my knees.

Tolerance for ignorance

2006-10-14T19:30:00.000Z

I met this guy in one of the classes I attend in the Gym. Just had a quick chat and it turned out he is a American professor and he is in a short term here to teach (I guess in Cambridge) and he is teaching Criminal Justice!!!!
Anyway, while we introduced each other, I just made fun that my name is some how related to infamous president.
He looked at me and said "Don't worry, I have tolerance for Stupidity but I have absolutely no tolerance to Ignorance"

My wish list (part of my one day I will get this)

2006-10-09T21:06:00.000Z

I can't really stop thinking that one day I will marry a girl either looks like Zeta or Zeta herself.
I guess Dolly sheep is the answer.
I will clone her, but there is a very challenging issue here, as far as I know, Dolly started as a baby and grew up.
So do I have to go through this with my Zeta.
Please any advice about this.

My Cousin, Egyptian doctor, GI Diet (Dr. Rick Gallop) and of Course my Mam

2006-10-08T13:18:00.000Z

I almost lost hope in loosing weight again and I said it is my destiny.
It started with my cousin visiting me in London.
However, when she came over, I noticed how frequent she eats and pretty much healthy food and no bread.
That triggered a lot of blood tests, body fat analysis, seeing couple of doctors and got advice of GI DIET book.
Of course I wouldn't be able to take that route without mam (I love you mam)
And the rest is history.
Today I am:

81.450 KG

179.56651 Lbs
12.826179 Stones

WAKE UP

2006-10-07T22:20:00.000Z

This is just the best to describe what I feel about the poor Egyptian women, I hope one day they will wake up and realize the truth, realize that they are more than a an object for men to look at, they are the great women how use to lead Egypt thousands of years ago.
I hope one day they realize they are not like their neighbours from the desert!
WAKE UP!!

From BBC about Veil

اختياري للحجاب كان بسبب الضغط الاجتماعي بالدرجة الأولى.

في مرحلة ما قبل الجامعة لم يكن عندي اختلاط كبير في المجتمع، كنت اذهب من البيت للمدرسة ومن المدرسة للبيت، حتى عندما أردت أن ألتقي بصديقاتي كنا نلتقي أما في بيوتهن أو في بيتي.

لكن بعد التخرج وبعد أن بدأت أعمل وأختلط بالمجتمع بشكل مكثف، صرت أرى المجتمع بصورة أكثر واقعية حيث شعرت بأن المرأة غير المحجبة تعتبر غير محترمة أو يراها المجتمع وكأن هناك نقصا في دينها أو عقيدتها أو فيها شخصيا.

عانيت مثل باقي النساء غير المحجبات كثيرا من المضايقات في الشوارع العامة أو في العمل حيث أحسست حينها بأني كنت مرصودة لكوني غير مرتدية الحجاب.

المضايقات كانت تأتي من كل جانب، وبأساليب عديدة ومتنوعة من نظرات همسات إلى كلام وتجريح واتهام وإصدار الأحكام بغير وجه حق.

بسبب هذه الضغوط قررت أن ارتدي الحجاب، فكان قراري هو كطريقة للتقرب من الله فقلت لنفسي قد يكونون هم على حق، وأيضا حماية لنفسي من الألسنة ونظرات الناس.

بدأ الآخرون يغيرون طريقتهم في التعامل معي، فبعد أن كانوا ينتقدوني في كل صغيرة وكبيرة أصبحوا أكثر لطفا في التعامل وقلت المضايقات، لأنهم شعروا بأني لا أختلف عنهم ربما بعد لبسي للحجاب أو لأنهم شعروا بأني بدأت أمتثل لما أريد مني.

على الرغم من أن هذا التحول كان لصالحي لكنني لم أشعر بأني كنت صادقة على الأقل مع نفسي فلم تكن قطعة القماش هذه التي أضعها على رأسي لتكثر أو تقلل من إيماني، لكن وضعتها لأنها كانت وسيلة للهروب ودرع للحماية، الحماية من المجتمع.

أحسست بالذنب وبعمق الحزن لأني كفرد وكإنسانة لم أكن حرة تماما في قراري فلم يأت عن اقتناع تام، ولكن اعتبره رواسب لعادات ورثناها عن مجتمعنا الذي لا يرحم.

وعرفت حينها أن لأنه خلقنا لنفكر، ولذا عرفت أن قراري في لبس الحجاب لم يكن صائبا وكان يجب أن يأتي عن تفكير وتمحص وقناعة، فقررت أن أعطي نفسي فكرة التفكير التي أباحها الله لي بدون ضغط من أحد. لذلك قررت أن أخلع الحجاب.

لم تكن أمي سعيدة بقراري هذا وكان بيننا نقاش لكن أعتقد أنها الآن تتفهم موقفي.

طالما تمنيت لو أننا لا ننظر لبعضنا من الخارج ونحكم، أتمنى لو أننا نعني بما هو أهم، أتمنى لو أننا بدلا من أن نحكم على مظهر بعضننا البعض، أن نهتم بالتمعن لاكتشاف الآخر بصورة أكثر عمقا، فالإنسان أعظم من مظهره.

سلوى - 27 سنة - القاهرة

and another quot

يقولون أن الإسلام أمر المرأة أن تحجب نفسها عن الرجل وأنا أسأل لماذا لا يتوقف الرجل عن رؤية المرأة بدونية وسلبية؟ ولماذا يجب ان تكون العلاقة بين المرأة والرجل مبنية على الخوف وعدم الثقة؟

أنا مضطرة أن ارتديه لأنه فرض علي وإذا أتيحت لي الفرصة فلن اقبله كرمز لإيماني لأن الله أدرى بما في قلبي.

عالية - مدرسة - 37 - بغداد

Golden retriever

2006-10-05T15:23:00.000Z

I will get this one day.

Lucky Ouna, second year in a row to Oktoberfest

2006-10-01T19:26:00.000Z

Really, I didn't plan it this year asI didn't plan last year either. It just happens, however I spent only one night in Munich, and I couldn't make to the fest area until 10pm, but it was fun.
I couldn't believe the amount of people there, thousands and thousands of people and it was Monday night, not even a weekend.
The fest is considered the biggest beer fest in the world, and that is why you hear all languages from all over the world (I thought first that was German but the drunk version).
The fest area has huge, huge tents filled with people drinking and singing non-stop and the games from the baby level to the scary roller coaster (for me any roller coaster is scary even the one that hasn't moved yet).
But what I really like about the fest is, even if you don't drink you will feel drunk, either from the smell or I guess you can call it visual illusion, the thing is, no one in the fest area can walk in straight line and I really mean it when I say no one, and because of that, you will end up trying to maneuver these people which you will end up walking the same way.
The interesting thing is, you are not supposed to drink out side the tents, so huge number of security persons pushing people back inside the tent.
There was another reason for the security people to be there, which is interesting, they are making sure that no one will come out of the tent with the drinking glasses, I guess it is sort of a good souvenir (it was just a plain glass though!)

The famous German ginger bread, I bought one which have no idea what it says, hopefully nothing like kiss my ass.

I am a cars freak but I couldn't resist this

2006-09-21T21:11:00.000Z

This car for those who don't know is called Bugatti Veyron and it is the most expensive and fastest car on earth.
If you have £880,000 GBP or $1.673,000 US, I guess you can get one, if there is any left.
Okay, all these don't matter, the interesting thing is, I have spotted this car in front of the Dorchester hotel (this is hotel is owned by Sultan of Brunei) in London and it has been parked there for the last 3 weeks.
I couldn't resist to stop and have these photos.
The surprise is, the next day when I read on Daily Mirror that that car which is parked in front of the hotel belongs to Bahrain King's son, he got it as a graduation gift.
Of course it is custom made but the mysterious thing is he had them to print the R letters " RRR" on the back of the car which no one knows what it means (you know, Brtish newspaper came up with all different guessing)

Pilattes not as bad as I thought the first time

2006-09-15T12:10:00.000Z

This is my second time trying pilattes, but this time it is a new instructor.
I really liked it, it just takes a while to grasp the correct style.
However, the instructor who I think doesn't have a spine or any bones in her amazing body told Ouna that I am coming along and in 2-3 session, it will be okay.

Officially under 85KG

2006-09-15T12:06:00.000Z

The scale has said it, I am 84.450 KG.
Way to go Ouna

Aeron Chair creator passed away.

2006-09-13T09:48:00.000Z

Now every time I am going to sit on my amazing Aeron chair at work, I will remember this guy.
My First experience with this chair was in 2003 when I joined Nokia.
When I was directed to my cube and I laid my eyes on this odd looking chair, especially the mesh looking material.
Only when you sit, you will fee the difference, just out of this world.
BTW, they give you training how to adjust this chair.
Final thing, it costs around $2000 CAD (that last I heard)

Spain in the heart of London

2006-09-10T21:19:00.000Z

This is an annual event called Regent street festival and this year was sponsored by Spain tourism authority.
So they converted the street (One of the most expesive shopping area "Regent street") into different Spain provinces, Andalucía, Región de Murcia and Islas Canarias.
It was fun day, lots of fun, dance, music, shows and give away.

Leave you with the photos.

This is decoration for the band instrument, chicken feet and sunflower

Funny band, eh.

Spanish beauty.

White sand was brought in, palm trees and the weather was perfect to give Spain feeling.

I couldn't resist this cute girl in this pose.

Human tower, this is sort of Spanish tradition.

Amazing, and they have different styles, two people or four in each level.

and usually ends up with this small kid on the top.

The base has tens of strong stocky men

You pump in these Spanish dressed girls everywhere, really fetl like Spain.

Junior tower, as a start!!!

To be able to stand the weight, they wrap their wastes with this cloth to support their back.

No idea what was that, but I guess it is something in their culture, any body has a clue.

Line up to kiss Spanish guys.

I was thinking to go to latin america in my last post, now I am heading directly to Spain, don't you just love the whole thing.

Interesting shoes.

These are the girls who carve these shoes.

They were cooking the biggest Paella dish in London (I guess the word means left over from Arabic origin)

I told you, it was big, no, it was huge.

You could end up having dinner with this !!!??? (I have no idea but I guess a general from an army 200 years ago)

Second time to Notting Hill 06,

2006-09-05T16:19:00.000Z

Okay, this is the second time to Notting Hill Festival.
The weather wasn't really helping, very winding and rain from now to then, but got sunny sometimes.
I didn't spend long time there, but it was fun.

This is how crowded it was.

Amazing colors,

Policemen and women are all over the place

Pharaohs costume

Festival of Colors.

Walk like an Egyptian.

What a cute girl

Cleopatra!!

I am going to Latin America cause of this cute girl.

Wind was so strong, so it was very hard to walk in costume like this.

Residence used his place to sell stuff.

Security, security

Impressive costumes.

A lovely family used their window as a viewing point to watch the festival.

I told you, it was safe.

Smart residence, used their balcony to sell home made food.

So, 85,5 KG it is

2006-08-30T10:14:00.000Z

Yes, I am talking about my weight!!!

Happy Birthday OUNA

2006-08-21T18:47:00.000Z

Only 33 years old on Aug 22nd.
Keep up the good work OUNA
See my Bday Video

Crazy travel schedule

2006-08-19T06:35:00.000Z

I have been in Nürnberg (one of my favorite cities in Germany) for the last week.

I am heading north now to Düsseldorf right now, I will use the ICE, one of the fastest trains I have ever used.
I have to do some work there on Monday, then most probably I will have to travel south again to München, which is close to Nürnberg
And by Wednesday night, I have to travel north again to Essen close to Düsseldorf.
Crazy, eh!!

Horrraaaay, I am 87KG

2006-08-12T00:24:00.000Z

Another 1.5 KG, Go GO GOGOGOGOGO

Running Club

2006-08-08T22:52:00.000Z

I joined the running club in my gym, SOHO gym.
I was expecting a lot of people like in Canada, only two people showed up, Scottish guy and Australian girl.
Not too much, some stretches then fast pace run, not too bad, at least I know two more people in London.

Saudi Arabi has just allowed photography in public!!!

2006-08-08T11:01:00.000Z

I didn't know that photography wasn't allowed there!!
So now that they want tourists to come, they are willing to revisit some Fatwas!!!
Okay, so let me get this straight, for money, money money, they will do whatever it takes even revisit some fatwas!!!
Cool, next they will allow bikinis!!!!!

Lebanon and Hezballah, Yet!

2006-08-08T10:38:00.000Z

I am totally confused and here is why:
- A lot of Arabs think Lebanon is land of sins and they used to curse them, yet, when Lebanon is in conflict with Israel, Lebanon is the the land of victory.
- Sunnis around the world think Shiaats are not true Muslims, yet they praise Hezballah, the Shiaat, as they fighting Israel!!!
- Saudi Arabia had fatwa that Shiaats are bad and Muslims shouldn't support them, yet they thinking to put this fatwa on hold.

Here are some signs used in last weekend demonstration here in London

Left Side

2006-08-08T08:00:00.000Z

One thing I noticed from the Bodies exhibition is the left brain side.
The left brain side is the part which is controlling the analytical thinking and logic!!!
Any relation between this and the left hand side been doomed in some religions!!

BODIES the Exibition

2006-08-07T21:43:00.000Z

I have been to one of the most interesting, existing amazing exhibition I have ever been, Bodies the Exhibition.
It is about the body, human body, what an amazing thing!!
The main reason I thought to visit beside I heard about it is, I have a problem with my arm and I thought to visit a physiotherapist here in London but an hour costs 120 GBP, so I decided to go and see this muscles that bugs me!!
The exhibition features complete human bodies put on display in way to show all the body anatomy.
I am not sure what do you call it, mummification or whatever, but it is amazing.
I had to buy the exhibition guide, as I couldn't get enough after I am done.
Highlights of the exhibition:
- They put on display a lot of organs healthy ones and ones that got cancer, wooow.
- For the lungs, next to the lung infected by cancer, they put a box to trash your cigarettes and cigars.
- The utero starting from 1 week to nine months, no way I was that small, at least I was skinny in my mother womb.
- If all the body muscles act together, they can lift 10 tons at a time.

I am just wondering if it is ever possible that the middle east will host this exhibition or we have to ask the religious dudes if it is okay or not!!!!!

I love BBC!!

2006-08-06T23:03:00.000Z

Today on Heaven & Earth show on BBC ONE, the show featured a panel of very respectful journalists and they of course were discussing the Middle East crisis.
The thing I really liked was, they said that the western world is calling any kind of resistance as terrorist act and the bombshell was "Even if Jesus was to show up today, they will call him a terrorist".
This clearly shows how the western media has gone so far.

I lost another 2KG!!!!!!!!

2006-08-02T19:06:00.000Z

Yeeeehaaaaaaa
I am 88.4 KG

Viva Andulcia

2006-08-02T09:12:00.000Z

Just came back from southern Spain, my cousin was on a vacation there and I thought to join him and his family and discover another part of Europe.
I stayed in two different resorts, one in an area close to Peunto Banus, Marabella and the other one close to Peutno Marina, Malaga (both are part of Andulcia).
After I came back I realized that Peunto Banus is the rich and famous destination!!!!!

weather was just great and sunset around 9:45pm, you get to enjoy sun for loooong time.
The beaches are really nice, water is a bit cold though. Sand is on the grey side and some rocks here and there (no beaches so far can beat beaches I have seen like the one in North Coast of Egypt).
Anyway, my visit to that area reminded me how poor we are, or how many rich people are there in the world.
I spent one day on different beaches while sun bathing.

Second day, I spent quality time with my cousin's family on the pool of the resort.
Third day, we visited Aqua Park where there are tons of slides and pure fun.
Enjoy the photos.

Rich Gulf arabic family who each member owns a black Ferrari with his/her name written in Red on the car!!!!! what a life!!

I liked this scene with the dove, bag, garbage and the sea

I wasn't sure what is that, but I think it is sort of memorial.

Ouna on the beach, cool shoulders, eh!!

This funny sign posted on the door of this signature store, so arrogant.

This Yacht owned by one of the arab rich sheikh, incredibly big!!!

This photo is just a sample, Lambo and Rolls next to one of the yachts. God Help me!!

Palm tree on top of restaurant roof.

Any idea what this interesting palm tree is called.

The above three photos show the most photographed thing I have seen in there, it caught my eyes when I saw a crowed and I thought they are watching a show, this is Merc SLR Mclaren!!
it was so entertaining to see the behavior of people who they saw the car, few couple had fights as the girl wanted to go and the guy couldn't keep his eyes of the car.
P.S. As you can see license plate is from KSA

Don't you love the spanish architecture

Jeeeeep, in hot colors.

This is what we call in Egypt needle Fig, any idea what is it called in English.

This is how they grill the fish, yummmmy

Sorry guys, but I couldn't stop my self, more fancy cars.

One of the beach I have been too.

restaurant shaped like tall ship with this huge statue in the back ground.

yachts yachts.

My resort.

I found my mother's name on one of the houses in Spain, only the name though.

Another Ferrari

You name it, any brand name is there, just amazing.

I am crazy about cars, I know.

Does he use the air miles?

2006-07-23T22:53:00.000Z

During last two weeks in Dublin where I was working, I heard frequent helicopter landing and taking off.
And I asked, and the answer I got was, he is one of the richest people in Ireland and his company is behind the company I was visiting.
He is Irish but doesn't live there due tax purposes and he commutes daily from Switzerland to Dublin, then helicopter to his company!!!
I guess this guys collects million of air miles every year, do you think he will ever use them?
On second thought, I think he flies in his private jet!!!

The grass is always greener!! not at the other side though.

2006-07-23T22:27:00.000Z

Came back from Dublin on Friday, just one step in the airport terminal and I couldn't believe it, as if you are entering an OVEN!!! Yes, that how hot it was. However, I was told the temperature was down (it was 37 on Wednesday!!!!!).
So, took the tube and I was surprised. I only left London 2 weeks ago and now it is yellow. Most of the grass is dead, I was shocked, it is only one week of heat wave.
I am just wondering in countries like Egypt where it is always above 30 during summer and the grass is always greener.

A day trip to Wicklow in Ireland

2006-07-16T22:04:00.000Z

I had a chance last weekend to go for a day trip to Wicklow where everybody comes to Ireland goes.
I had high expectation as they told me it is just great.
It wasn't bad, but nothing really there, just went to see an area where there are two lakes
and a cemmetry. One tiny tower.
Nature is just great and it was sunny warm day which is exceptional in Ireland.
I met two girls from England and South Africa, had a chat with them and got a different point of view about South Africa.
Then we had lunch and then went up the mountain to see Guinness Mansion.
Close to the mansion, parts of Brave heart movie were shot.
Over all, had nice day and looking forward my next trip.

Isn't this a lovely place to spend rest of after life.

The nature and the beauty

Irish Sheep

Famous Irish Cross.

Nature and water.

Guinness mansion and they brought sand from Florida and placed it in a way to look a like a Guinness bear spill.

The old tower.

Ouna and the background shows the mansion and the area where brave heart was shot.

It is a bit blurry but this is very important, this is Glencree, is the peace center where people from two countries in conflict get together to see what will happen. Mainly kids like what happened with Israel and Palestine

Where we had lunch.

The green Ireland.

2006-07-16T21:03:00.000Z

Ireland is full of tourists.
Irish are very Smart, they basically promote their culture.
You go into a gift shop, and everything is green, from socks to jackets and people are buying like crazy.
Dublin doesn't have a lot of things to see, not like London or Paris but still has a few.
The only thing I can point out is, number of pubs and house doors!!!!
One thing I have to point out, Irish are so nice and kind people, very warm and they welcome tourists, maybe that is why.

It is a rabbit statue which there are 5 of them.

Oscar Wilde lived here

Statue of Oscar in a Park.

River Liffey

There is nothing really for the skyline, so they built this column which attracts huge tourists

Different view for the same column.

Doors, that you will see every where on postcards in Ireland.

How do you know it is getting close to the weekend in Dublin

2006-07-16T20:08:00.000Z

On my way back from work on Thursday, I noticed pubs are started to be filled up pretty early and people are standing out side the pub drinking (a sign of busy pub night). Well, I learnt later is the weekly drinking rally starts on Thursday.
The photos shows just a sample how much they drink here, this is just once tiny small corner.

And I thought buying a car is expensive in Van

2006-07-12T22:25:00.000Z

Wow, I was chatting with my Irish colleagues and they were complaining about how cars are expensive here in Ireland and they some times go and buy cars from UK.
I was sort of skeptical, I thought cars are expensive in Van, so I asked and I got shocking numbers.
First, the basic price is more expensive, which I am not sure why!!!, then you pay sort of sales tax which is around 20%.
Then you still have to pay sort of another tax, which I am not sure what it is called, but it is 25% (30% for luxury cars).
Then yo still have to pay road tax which is around 600 Euro per year.
Man!!!!!!

I was sort of supporting France

2006-07-10T23:11:00.000Z

I mentioned that before, but I am not big fan of football.
However, I felt more toward supporting the french team, even though I have troubles every time I go there and I think they sort of snub.
What surprised me yesterday, most of Europeans were supporting France.
I had a chance to see part of the game at Heathrow airport, and you can feel it.
Again, it is just a game and Congrats for Italy and hard luck France.

About Zidane, I really respect him, not sure, cause he has Arabic roots, or just his behavior, I have no clue.
What he did yesterday, I think there something really bad to evoke some one like him, only time will tell.

P.S. To my Italian friend, hope when you read this, you won't get offended cause I was supporting the french.

I am in Dublin

2006-07-09T23:11:00.000Z

Just arrived today to Dublin.
The interesting thing here is a lot of people all the time dressed in yellow or green, not sure why yet, but looks like sort patriotism.

Not the best, but it shows what DSLR can do.

2006-07-08T23:17:00.000Z

I lost 1.3 KG, it is 90.4 KG

2006-07-08T14:13:00.000Z

Would you like to join two girls for party and drinks

2006-07-07T22:36:00.001Z

I was doing my regular grocery shopping, Friday night!!, any other guy at my age probably would hang out with his girlfriend!! no compliant.

While lining up to check out, I had two girls, I guess they were Spanish or maybe Portuguese, behind me in the line up, they were carrying vodka and Pepsi!!!
The cashier, I dealt with him before, loves to tease girls and asks them about their ID to make sure they are old enough to buy alcohol!!
So, I was done and packing my stuff (they don't pack your stuff here like Canada), I overheard him teasing them and asking about their age. The girls were really upset and they said "would you like to see our IDs" and he said "yes please".
Then, oh God, then he looked at me and said "these lovely two young ladies having party and drinks tonight, would like to join!!!!"
Ouna said "I was not invited thought!!".
They looked at me with straight face, I guess they didn't show any sign of welcoming or maybe they didn't understand!!

I kept blaming my self for the rest of the night, I should have done something, what should I have done!!! no clue.

Notes:
1- This is the second time the same cashier did this with me, but the first time, the lady was better stay away from her.
2- Women don't like to be asked about their age, when they are young, they don't like it and when they are old, they don't either, women!!!!

Lesson Learnt:
Better stick with this cashier, he maybe my best way to know girls!!!

HAIR

2006-07-06T11:48:00.000Z

I am not sure what is this long time game between religion and hair.
Any religion, either comes from heaven or earth always has to have a say about hair.
What so special about hair.
I can only see Pharaonic time when priests used to shave their hair, sign of respect (should I say submission) to God and the story of Delilah and Samson.
Or maybe Tuchulcha who is part of Etruscan Mythology .
I need help on this.

British Muslim surveyed in UK for 7/7 anniversary

2006-07-05T21:11:00.000Z

The point that caught my eyes was the British Muslims didn't like the way the British women are dressed and they think it is not acceptable, HA!!!
I bet you, soon they will come up with something in Bible like they did with Quran to convince British that covering the woman body will win you life after death, just once the PetroDollars show up, everything can happen ;-)
Walk up, walk up, they are British, I mean they can read and think, not just follow!!!

My Cousin did it "Tribe Expeditions"

2006-07-05T09:10:00.000Z

I am really proud of him, he always had this dream, he didn't just did what he did and kept dreaming.
Well, today I got this from him, he now organizes breathtaking Egyptian desert expeditions.
He has customers from all over the globe. I am sure one day he will take this to a higher level and this will be one of the best expeditions around.
Go cousin gooooooo

Photo cortusy of http://www.tribe-expeditions.com/

This is how ignorant I am about football

2006-07-04T22:29:00.000Z

I am very embarrassed. I didn't know until I saw last 10 minutes of Germany vs. Italy game that they cancelled the golden goal!!

Pilates, what the hell was that!!!

2006-07-04T16:45:00.000Z

Today was my first time to try Pilates.
I wasn't really surprised with this Pilates, I was expecting something else.
I couldn't keep my self from laughing sometimes with some of the interesting movements.
Has anyone tried it before, let me know what you think 8-)

Feeling Hot Hot Hot

2006-07-03T22:00:00.000Z

It was 31c in London today.
Tomorrow it is going to be even hotter 32c.

No Strip bar, I spent the day in the park to watch Who!?!?!

2006-07-02T22:08:00.000Z

One of my dearest friends warned me that the strip bar scene maybe more than just sitting so I decided to spend the day in Hyde Park and listen to The Who who they were playing in one of weekly concerts in London (lots of cultures in London)
In the mean time thought to have hand on experience with my new fancy mancy D-SLR Nikon D50.
I packed the camera, lenses, two tripods, ext. flash and the manual. Ouna is happy as he will play with the new toy and learn new techniques as I am thinking seriously to do more photography on semi pro level ( conditions may apply).
The park was full house, oh my lord, was hard to find a spot to sit on the grass in Hyde Park, given how big is this park, I am sure there were mere a million people there.

I went through the manual and half way through, I decided to apply what I have learnt.
Well, the camera doesn't work, oh shi£$£$%R£t. I FORGOT the battery which I have been charging a day before so I can do a lot of practice.
Anyway, thanks for cell phone companies, I took some photos with my phone, enjoy:

Some one engraved The Who name on the floor, looked lie a 3D kinda

This is the same spot where people last year in Live 8 were watching, they climb a tree close to the stage so they can see what is happening inside. Same spot last year, a stranger shouted at Maria Carry and told her if you want to save Africa, donate some of your fu&*&^*(cking money, you are filthy rich.

The good thing is they don't just a have a concert, they make it sort of carnival.

Girls Girls Girls

2006-07-02T14:40:00.000Z

Okay, I just realized girls can be as tough as men.
Man, I had one hour and half class for abs and everything else, girls were super, they can perform all the movements as they should be.
At the other hand Ouna was still stuck trying to lift one leg and keep the other almost touching the floor.
All respect to Girls, Go Girls.
First time to have to 2 boys in the class today!!!

Just a quick question, do you guys know any where on line I can buy muscles!!!

You got to help me loose weight

2006-07-02T10:02:00.000Z

Anyone knows me, should understanding my battle against gaining weight, I decided to change the policy this time, I am going for GI Diet.
It is really good, I don't feel hungry like before and I eat different kind of food to quench my desire to eat sweet.
Okay, you will help me by watching my weight.
Last week it was 91.7 kg (.0917 Ton , 202.16 lb , 14.4 stone , 3234.62 ounce) just in case you have no excuse to complain I don't know this measuring unit.
My goal is 85 Kg.
Ouna, go go go.
I am heading to the gym now for a class called body conditioning (no idea what is it, will let you know later)

Portugal is through and the brits are better than I expected

2006-07-02T09:56:00.000Z

I was scared to go out yesterday! I thought brits will go crazy and it won't be safe.
I am really happy, they accepted the loss and they were very civilized, no violence and no drunk fans harassing people.
Good luck England next time.

Visit to Windsor

2006-07-02T09:37:00.000Z

A friend suggested to visit Windsor as during the game it won't be that busy so it is easy to find a parking spot.
However, my friend has a very slow pace, instead of going around 5pm, we ended to be there at 8pm. We had good time and say Windsor Castle and Eaton Collage where royals get their education (my grades were not that high to join! whatever!!!!)
We saw Indian film crew shooting there and asked us to come today to be part of the movie to sit in a strip club (just to sit period) and we will be offered 30 quids.

Enjoy the photos:

Windsor castle

Eaton Collage

Queen Victoria

Another shot of Windsor castle

Canada day in Trafalgar Square for Canada 139 B.Day

2006-07-01T09:02:00.000Z

O Canada!

Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.P.S

. I am learning PhotoShop (still trial version, I didn't buy or crack it yet), so the maple leaf is my creation, what do you think

Well, Trafalgar Square has been transferred into Red & White and maple leaves.
They featured an act or an artist from each province plus a promotional movie about each province.
I met my Gym manager who is Canadian, but she didn't care to introduce me to the rest of her group standing away (What should I have done!!?!?!)
I leave you with the photos:

The building in the back is Canada house, just in Trafalgar square.

When you're good to Mama, Mama's good to yooooou!

2006-07-01T08:55:00.000Z

Got a little motto
Always sees me through
When you're good to Mama
Mama's good to you.

There's a lot of favors
I'm prepared to do
You do one for Mama
She'll do one for you.

I loved the show, so funny and eye catching.
Mama song is just great "When you're good to Mama, Mama's good to yooooou!"
I have never seen a show that Maestro is part of the show and as funny as the rest of the cast.

I took the above photo just right after the show finished, couldn't resist Razzle the Dazzle.

Germany took the day off

2006-06-30T10:20:00.000Z

Pretty much everyone I talk to in Germany took today off!
Do you think it has something to do with the game today =:-o

Priceless

2006-06-29T21:28:00.000Z

Israeli Killed by mistake or not 3 Egyptian soldiers, Egyptian government accepted the apology (we have lots of them).
Hamas kidnapped 1 Israeli soldier, Israeli invaded Gaza again.
Egyptians are really priceless!!!

P.S. I am just trying to compare how far a country can go to save a one citizen and how another country doesn't give a damn.

I am going to Chicago!!!!

2006-06-29T21:09:00.000Z

I finally managed to get a ticket to see Chicago!!
But hold on, I got the ticket for tomorrow evening, which is the time for Germany and Argentina game, no wonder I found a ticket.

Forgot my first Green Tea cup

2006-06-29T08:55:00.000Z

I was advised to drink anything that has caffeine, so thought to start with Green Tea.
It was my first time while I am staying at a hotel to order something in the morning while I am having breakfast!!!?!?!?!?!?
So, I asked for green tea and they didn't have it ready, and they had to order it for me from the kitchen.
The waitress brought the cup, I put 2 tsp of sweeteners and I looked around and felt normal, first time to have a cup of tea or coffee like people around me ;-)
I had breakfast and ran to work and I forgot to drink my special first green tea cup :-(
Apparently, I am not used to drink something and I forgot!!

BTW, I was advised by my cousin to stop using sweeteners as they are bad for the liver, so now I am not only drinking tea, I am drinking tea without sugar nor sweetener (what a life %£$!*&€)

Just because I was late

2006-06-27T23:06:00.000Z

I was supposed to be in this photo!!!!

but I was late so didn't allow me in!!!!!!
I got these photos during the Queen B Day, she is turning 80 Yrs this year.
However, Camella didn't show up nor William!!!!!!

Lovely couple, ehhhh

He proposed to Her, she siad Yessssssssss

2006-06-27T16:43:00.000Z

One of my best friend proposed to one of my best friend.
They went on Med cruise and he chose a romantic spot close to Rome.
I called them today and they are really happy.
I am happy too.

Soho Gym, this is my gym

2006-06-27T16:33:00.000Z

I started yesterday going to Soho gym

It is just 5 min from my place, 3 levels, not that big but it does the job.
I started with a class called body pump, work on all your body muscles.
I was the only guy in the class, most of the guys would prefer weight lift and tougher workout, however, I did weight lift after the class (the class wasn't that easy anyway, lots of weight and no break).

What I hate about Gym is the guys around me, every one looks like Arnold or stalone, that keeps me wondering, where are the normal guys like me!!!!

I hope I can loose weight without an extreme diet and in the mean time keep it off.

100000000 requests to update my blog (I am sure no one will read it)

2006-06-24T09:14:00.000Z

Okay, okay, it wasn't really 100000000, just I had very dear friend and she told me I have to!!!!
Well, I see her point, I live alone down here in London and friends and family would like to know what is happening with me (at least this is what I guess).

Anyway, this weekend is crazy.

I have a friend coming over with her kids, and I have the dear friend and her dear boyfriend coming over, plus an Egyptian friend.
Oh I forgot, my friend's son is coming over as well (I have no idea what to do)

I guess there is something special about this weekend.

If I can make it over this weekend, I will upgrade my blog!!!

A trip to Harrods and London Xmas decoration

2005-12-21T00:25:00.000Z

Merry Xmas everybody.
the following link offers photos of my trip to Harrods and some photos from Xmas in London

http://photos.yahoo.com/husseinmm

huelga del taxi

2005-12-21T00:18:00.000Z

Well Spain is a nice country, even though some time you wonder if you are really in Europe. Spain is the only country I have been so far that gave me hope that Egypt one day can make to be out of developing country and heading to semi developed county.
First time I came here, I took a taxi from the airport. Of course no order no line up, it is a chaos. Two taxi drivers were fighting to drive me. I didn’t know what to do, just stood there until one of them showed sings of victory on his face.

I got in the car, and surprise surprise, he spoke a little bit of English. He explained that there is a taxi drivers strike and I am lucky that I am not going to downtown otherwise I had to use the underground.
He was listening to the radio and he was trying to explain that they are talking about the strike on air. Given my rich vocabulary of Spanish, I was nodding happily that I am lucky to find a taxi, even though I am sure I heard Madonna name on the radio when he said it was strike coverage (May be Madonna cancelled her concert because of the strike, so naïve)
He said 43.5 Euro, and because he saved me from being homeless in streets of Madrid, I gave him 45 Euro and said “Danke”, not sure why I said it in German but I didn’t want to speak in English to show that I speak more than one Language.
Second time I was in Spain, I paid for the same trip 12 Euro and the live coverage on the radio from my last visit was about Madonna concert that night.Alta Vista baby.

Oh NO, another ANNOUNCEMENT!#@!#!@#!

2005-12-21T00:11:00.000Z

Ladies and Gentlemen, This how my trip went today.First, I couldn’t change my seat, not sure why but the check-in guy said the system didn’t allow him to do so!!! Okay no problem (First time in 8 months)

Going through the security check, I was told I am not allowed to carry a compass with me, the reason is, it has magnet and it can interfere with the navigation system on board (I didn’t buy this, as pretty much every thing carry has a magnet, cell phones, music players even our body) I guess the guy had been beaten by his wife earlier this morning.

I am used to the airport as I travel every week, so I know where is my gate and how long it will take me to get there. My boarding time was 9:25 am which means they will start boarding around 9:30 am or even later, so, I went for browsing the latest MP3 players, check some magazines and trying to flirt with sales women around in hope of finding my future wife (it is just once charming smile from Ouna the greatest Touta and I get free goodies, I got once Hermès perfume samples)

I am still looking at the screen to know which is my gate. Number Fourteen, yes that is a close one, so I will go quickly to the toilet and check more stores. Well it was 9:20 am and I saw a notice for closing gate 14 in red. Oh, God, that means last call, I got to run.
Arrived at my gate and found that I was pretty much the last one.
Now, I am going down the stairs to catch the bus, but they kept us in open chilly air, as there was a problem with the bus.
By the time ice started to build up on top of my head, the bus showed up. We got into the bus as if we found a bargain on Boxing Day.
I got a good seat. Sat there, happy relaxed and ready for the take off.
Wait a minute, there is an announcement that we are waiting for more passengers, I thought I am the last one. Apparently, a lot of people did notice the early closing gate notice and kept wondering around and didn’t realize that they closed the gate at he boarding time.
More people are arriving, another announcement, there is a family split up and they have to wait for them (I didn’t understand what they meant but I guess the new born baby just boarded and his/her (I couldn’t tell from the eyes) parents are still in another bus!!!!

Then another announcement, a passenger couldn’t make it and they had to unload all the luggage to find out his.

Another announcement, due to freezing weather, hot water had to be applied on the airplane body to melt the ice, so don’t worry if you smell something odd. I was thinking, may be tear gas or something to put us into sleep.
Good news every body, we are ready to take off, by that time I looked at my watch; it was already 1 hour late.
Every body on board was pissed off and thinking that was too much, they didn’t’ know what was waiting for them next.
I didn’t really care, I am used to that, so I tried to put my self into sleep. Just gave a quick look at the lady sitting next to me and I was shocked by the amount of hair on her arms, I guess she had more hair than I had on my head (for those who met me in Person don’t take it as a joke, I don’t mean the top of my head, I mean the side ones.

Of course lots of turbulence and everything that you could imagine on board, the beginning of the day can tell how the rest will go.
Recepción a España, I guess it meat welcome, I fastened my seat belt and we were ready to land.
We did it, we landed, yeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaa.
Another announcement, we didn’t reach our final destination (oh, did we land in a wrong city, this is possible by observing the events though out the day), I see, we didn’t get our spot to park yet, stupid me.
Another announcement, “We have a problem with the stairs to reach the airplane and we are trying to fix it, will let you know as soon as it is fixed”. By then, all passengers wished they stayed in London or missed the flight.
“Good news, we fixed the problem but now we are waiting for buses to arrive as no bus arrived yet” another announcement.
I chose to stand up in the bus to avoid using my butt any more.
Believe or not, I was the first to arrive to the immigration officer; this is my personal best so far.
Five minutes later, I am still filling in the immigration document, as cabinet crew forgot to distribute this document on board and I had to go back and fill it in.
Half an hour later, every body is still waiting for their luggage, the funny thing is, while we are waiting, our flight info disappeared from the screen, we were not sure what does that mean, this is it, no luggage (No soup for you today).
One of a sudden, the convey belt started to move and one bag appeared in the horizon, every body was looking to see who is the lucky person, I almost heard applause.
Again, convey belt stopped and we are still waiting.
I saw mine; I picked it up and left the airport. That was 40 minutes since we landed.
Sorry everybody but that was a long way to say I arrived in Spain and I will stay here for couple of weeks.

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2005-12-11T00:41:00.000Z

To grow Mike Tyson's neck in UK

2005-12-10T12:55:00.000Z

I was surprised when my dentist told me during my regular check up that my neck muscles are really relaxed and strong, I didn’t know why but I gave a second thought and here is why.

Since I arrived in London I am totally confused about traffic and direction. Looking out from my eggy shaped window at Heathrow, I see cars without drivers, Okay, Ouna is jetlagged no problem.
Out of the airport to catch the bus, I am going to get in the bus from the driver side, so I am going to walk over the driver, oh, no driver. Where the hell does the driver sit??

“Watch out, a car will have head on collision with the bus”, that is what I wanted to shout to the driver, but apparently everything worked fine.
I decided to go on stand by mode till my final destination.

Next day, Ouna is fresh and ready to hit the road Jack.
Okay let me get this straight, I am sure that the person who is in charge of streets in UK has a paint factory, there are writing on every inch of the asphalt {look right, left up, down and behind, I guess they missed chin up, straighten up little soldier).

Now I got it, they drive on the other side of the street here, of course I knew that before I came here but seriously you won’t get it until you are in the middle of the action, the writing on the asphalt to alert pedestrians to watch for cars as by default people visiting UK will look the opposite side (I mean the other side, left is right, right is left oh well, just look), not really sure if British read these signs.

Since then I decided to look both sides, I am not gonna bother by reading the look thingy written there, especially since I was a little I have hard time to know which is right and which is left (the hand I use for writing is right hand).
Did any one get it, yes, for the last 8 months, every time I am in London I have to keep looking right and left every traffic light and every pedestrian crossing forced my neck muscles to work out, real work out, I guess I will grow Mike Tyson's neck soon.
By the way, Sweden had changed driving direction over one night.

P.S I am not sure if the other side of the street rule applies on pedestrians as well!!!

Last week I was chatting with a colleague of mine who is British and based in Dubai who said, it took him sometime to learn how to drive on the other side of the street, not like we do in UK.
I was sort of surprised when I heard the two words “other side” it is really interesting to hear how people look at things we took for granted all our life.

The British answer to driving directions

2005-12-10T12:50:00.000Z

This is the British answer to driving on the other side of the street, took off their clothes and biked in Nude (taken Jun 2005, ParkLane street, London)

2005-12-07T23:01:00.000Z

Okay, I am in this photo but you have to work hard to find me, and you thought life is easy.
You are looking for Ouna Touta anyway.
This one taken in Amsterdam (Sep 2005)

Donkey flu en Paris

2005-12-07T22:16:00.000Z

Okay, I tried many times to write my own blog since I started traveling early this year. As usual lazy, blame it on lack of time or who do you think would care about my blogs.
So I decided to start today and it is mainly for my self and to keep track of my crazy traveling schedule and in the mean time if anyone is interested.

The reason that got me started is a nasty cold that I managed to survive over three different countries. It started in Nurmberg, Germany, and over a week of struggling in London, UK and finally couldn’t take it any more and I decided to see a doctor in Paris, France (as if there is another Paris in Afghanistan.

Let me tell you, that was fun, I asked a French colleague I am visiting that I would like to see a doctor. He suggested to see the nurse on duty at the company I am visiting. Man, that was a really French nurse.
It turned out that a lot of employees on site just try to come up with stupid reasons (my car didn’t start this morning) just to drop by and say “Bon Jour”.

Any way, you got the picture, of course I had to go and see a doctor to be able to get anti-biotic.
We drove down to a tiny French town close to Paris, so nice and neat. We went into a very old building sort of two centuries ago one. I didn’t find Louis the 60th welcoming me there, at least.
Doctor came out seeing off another patient and he said “Bon après Midi”
You didn’t ask why I had a French colleague with me, as I should have gone by my self. The reason is the doctor hardly speaks English and that when all the fun begun.
I am serious, it was fun, I had to explain my self in broken French, wait a second, I mean in no French, and in the mean time my French colleague was doing his best to translate.
I tried to explain where is the pain, “Ici” that what I said pointing at my neck, but looks like that means many different things, may be skin, muscles, throat, etc. Spine as well included.

I had the fun of my life, I totally forgot about the pain and just tried to recall the French I learnt many years ago..
I was saying something in French and looks like it was wrong and my French colleague translated what I said in English, I am sure the doctor absolutely went crazy. He didn’t know whom to believe.
At the end, I guess he got it, I had inflammation in my throat and my ear.
Now it was the minute I am waiting for, I am waiting for the word Anti-biotic in any language of the spoken, live or dead ones. Will it be antie baiotique, will it be anty-bio-toqu,
Bingo, I heard it, “ANTI-BIO-Tic” yesssssssssssssss. Ouiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, I told you, I am bi lingual.

The fun part was to write down how to take the drugs “2 Comprimes 2 fois par jour at the begening of the meals pendant 8 jours” that is correct, this one line of the prescription, I know there typo, you don’t have to say it as Microshot word is underlining the whole line but I just copied what the doctor wrote down.

At the end I was happy and was really relieved that it didn’t end up to be one of those new media flu we hear about every year in the news that drug companies pay for the campaign to sell their flu shot.
For me I thought it was the donkey flu au Paris.

P.S, that happened two weeks ago in my trip to Paris, since then I have been to Stockholm and now in London and I still have the cold, well I guess the donkey spirit is still around.
I will try to you posted about my travel plans and some funny things happened to me during the last 8 months.