No i'm not in Iraq but I can't figure out how to switch continants. I am in Egypt in a small village outside of Ismaliah. I only planned on staying one day but today is day 5 and I am thinking about staying another 5 days. I spent a week in Beir Swear Sinai at Free Beach. The best beach in all of Sinai. WIth mj friends Ismael, Yasir, Hany, and Salah. I'm currently staying with Salah's family in this small village. Life in Sinai is a double wonder. For me its wonderful because there are no tourists because they are afraid. But for the Egyptians there is no money and this is a problem. Everynight we have a party on the beach with tabla and bedouin songs. My arabic is improving because it is rare that I find someone who speaks english. LAst night I talked with a woman who speaks english very well. We spoke about women in eygyt and women in america. I intended to go to the siwa oasis but I think I prefer to stay with my new friends and learn more about their life. I will go to Cairo for a few days and then back to Sinai to meet my friend Naama. I have lost track of the marriage proposals. I have learned to say that I dont want to marry you because i like my freedom. My fingers and hands are painted in henna from the wedding a couple of days ago. I must go now because my friend is waiting for me. I am safe and having an amazing time.