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Saying Goodbye to Omar

October 8th, 2007 by Jose Bear

I can’t believe that my time with my friend Omar has come to an end. He will stay with his family in Sharm El Sheikh, while I fly back to Cairo and then back to Jacksonville with Mrs. Tolisano and Mrs. Menger. We shared so much the last two week. I know that we will be friends forever staying in touch via e-mail.
Omar has allowed me to see Egypt through different eyes. I imagined this country to be nothing more than pyramids, mummies and crocodiles. Until I visited Egypt, I never realized how much there is to this diverse, modern country with such ancient history.

I wish Omar could visit the United States of America, so he could also see that our country is not the way that he sees it on TV or in the movies. I wanted to show him Jacksonville, so he can see for himself our school and how we live, play and work. I am sure that he would also understand that we are not that different and have many things in common.
Just like Egypt, the USA is made up of many different people, cultures and traditions. Florida is not only about Disney World, but about you and me…just normal kids..going to school…hanging out with friends… reading a book…playing sports…and so much more…

I have been forever changed as a travel bear, because of all the new impressions, sites, sounds, but most of all the friends I made.

Shukran Omar,

You friend

Jose, the bear

Posted in Day Twelve, Jose, Sharm El Sheikh |

3 Responses to “Saying Goodbye to Omar”

  1. on 09 Oct 2007 at 10:06 am   ddearing

    We are so sad that we will not be meeting Omar. I guess we thought that he would leave Egypt and come for a visit. Then, we realized he couldn’t fly back home all by himself. How we will miss seeing pictures of him with his dear friend, Jose. We are thrilled that the three of you will be home this week. Are you just overwhelmed with all the new things you experienced? Floating and snorkling in the Red Sea was our favorite thing that you did!
    We’ll see you very soon!

  2. on 09 Oct 2007 at 4:28 pm   stolisano

    We are sad to having to say goodbye to Omar as well, but he has his family in Sharm El Sheikh and also needs to return to school. He promised to come and visit San Jose Episcopal Day School one day. We hope it will be soon.
    We are overwhelmed with all the new experiences that we are still trying to digest. It was an amazing journey. We can’t wait to share more details with you and your class.
    Love
    Mrs. Tolisano & Mrs. Menger
    PS. We loved snorkeling too.

  3. on 09 Oct 2007 at 5:51 pm   p13

    I am sad that you have to leave Omar and I am very sad that you have to be leaving Egypt so soon! I hope you have enjoyed your time though! I am glad that you got to meet Omar and that we back in Jacksonville could hear all about him.

    ~p13~

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