Dear all,

I just wanted to write to apologize for my absence. Unfortunately, having lost my internet access at home, being incredibly busy at work, and not being able to load my pictures onto my work computer, it has been very difficult for me to provide updates.

But, I just want to let you know, that I will be continuing with this blog just as soon as I can. And here are some of the highlights you have to look forward to:

-Flying in a UN helicopter

-Scuba diving in the Red Sea

-Pyramids

-Cruising on the Nile

-Blacktie in Khartoum

-and maybe even a little on current affairs in Sudan (I won't be bringing my teddy bear back from the States with me)