Auntie Kathy Dresses

Auntie Kathy and Uncle Peter got the girls cute little outfits for Christmas.  They wore them out to a party on Saturday night and just looked so cute!!

 

More O'Connor Christmas

Elizabeth was excited after opening her presents!

Check out Emily's expression, as she opens her gift from Auntie Kathy and Uncle Peter.

Elizabeth loves her special necklace from Egypt.

She wore it the rest of the night.

Emily liked her necklace too.

Meghan and Kathleen

O'Connor Family Christmas 2009

More from Egypt...

Today was our first full day in Egypt …what a culture shock.  We were awoken very early with morning prayers that echoed over the city…fantastic!!!

Alane’s son took us around today to some old mosque’s can Christian churches…only 10% if the population is Christian.  3000 mosques in Cario alone.

A Fun Picture!!

Egypt

Below is a message from Kathleen:

Hello Everyone!  First to answer those of you who have been concerned for my safety - NO WORRIES!!  It is very safe!  Like anywhere you travel, you just need to be careful and be aware of the culture.

So, Egypt is fantastic.  The people, the culture, the way they live, what they put up with.  Amazing.  There has not been one day when I have not cried.  Cruising down the Nile (just to be clear, in a boat and a small boat.  No luxuries here!), you got an absolute sense of what life is like on the farm lands.

As emotional as it is, the people are so hapy.  I love the history but I love the people and more.  I was at a temple today and group of 50 students came in.  not well dressed, very poor and loving the attention.  They call me the long one or blondie and love my name or laugh at it.  I had my picture taken with them.  So awesome.

Cairo

Here are two touristy pictures from Cairo - not what it is all about.  More later....