Things are blowing up again in Egypt and as much as I look back on our short time there as a “missed opportunity,” I am so thankful that I’m not looking ahead to this holiday weekend not sure if I’ll still be in country when Thanksgiving arrives. I’m not saying anyone is evacuating, but after going through it last time and being given such short notice, I’m sure there are rumors flying and bags are being packed, “just in case.”
In this alternate universe I’m enjoying Art and Barbara’s visit, shopping at the craft fair (and buying another pair of my favorite beaded sandals), and searching online for Alton Brown/Bobby Flay/Ina Garten’s best Thanksgiving side dishes as I’m narrowing down what to make for this weekend.
It feels a little Gwyneth Paltrow in Sliding Doors as I imagine what my friends are doing in Egypt and contrast it to what life looks like here in Oman. In this case, it’s a good thing I missed that train.