To Becreative - mixed feelings too

Submitted by Isis (Australia), Apr 28, 2009 at 00:46

I've been wondering how you fared with your trip to Egypt but this post gives me mixed feelings too. I thought that you were only going to see more of your friend and more of Egypt. Obviously along the way emotion has crept in and spoilt the whole assessment. In my post to Vivi titled "Delusions" on April 6th I did mention that British women have set the precedent of supporting these young men and splashing around their charms and money to the point it is now expected of British, Russian and Bulgarian women in the main to take these men onto a better life.

As a positive - you were prepared and understood all the reg flags but I am disappointed that you were "roped in" so to speak despite the knowledge and preparedness and let your heart rule your head. The culture difference between east and west is vast and this is not overcome nor understood in a quick visit to a developing country especially when a poor, young, barely educated Egyptian waiter is involved.

Time will heal and you are better off for the experience. It will make a notable moment in your memoirs.

All the best.

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