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This is a picture I took recently from outside the Hotel Cairo. You can see the pyramids in the background, and the water you see here in front (right below the buildings) is the Nile river! Yes, that's me in front, with another hotel guest. We decided to skip the afternoon festivities and go exploring for ourselves.
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::MY PREVIOUS JOURNAL ENTRIES::
September 16th:
There is so much to be discovered here. The land is so different than anything that I have ever seen before! It is beautiful, vast, and full of a rich culture that I am eagar to dive in and explore... Still, while this land is beautiful and there is something here calling to us, I can't help but miss Cairo, and the land that I have learned to call home....
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August 15th: Von Kramer
Today we submitted hours upon hours and pages upon pages of testimony against VonKramer. The threat is that he may be released again, even though he killed a man in cold blood, since he has ties to the royal heads of state.
However, as we left today, we were informed that VonKramer was dead, killed by infections from when he fell on his own knife.
It is so ironic- he was such a madman, killed many people without shame, and in the end, he killed himself.
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August 13 , 2005
A new adventure Posted at 19:00 EST
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Reylari MacRoth is now home and safe! Our next adventure is ready to start- a ship traveling to South America in search of artifacts- it all sounds terribly exciting and I am looking forwards to when we can head out!
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August 3 , 2005
International Investigation Posted at 19:00 EST
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In a sick, twisted turn, Rose Venetii was shot. The good doctor returned her to London.
Not to be pursuaded, we left for Sri Lanka as planned.
There is word from Allard, the detective on board, that not only do they know where we are, but they have moved Reylari as well.
When we proceed in the future, we will have to take greater care not to be observed...
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July 28 , 2005
Sri Lanka Posted at 19:00 EST
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Omar, Amelia, Greta, Shane (maybe) and myself are headed to Sri Lanka tomorrow morning to continue the search for Reylari.
It will be strange because I feel that the cards are stacked against us. No matter how well we prepare, it won't change the fact that we don't know whom Kramer is or if he is really associated to to the kidnapping of Reylari Ramasess.
And then there's the fact that we're flying into a monsoon...
I am very glad to have Omar by my side in this mission: I feel safer with him there.
Now, to pack...
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July 28 , 2005
Words from the Pyramid Club Posted at 19:00 EST
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The moon is shining, the air is clear, and then he says the words that every girl would love to hear:
""Dear Miss Baket there is something that I have been wanting to ask you. I am not a wealthy man, but you are everthing that I have been looking for. I have been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life.
Please forgive me,I do not wish to be impertinent, but would you, could you possibly consider becoming my,[my heart is pounding] my secretarial assistant?""
>>>OOC: I have to smile at how these words, if spoken to me by a man in present time, would be perceived today...
July 28 , 2005
Words from the Pyramid Club
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The moon is shining, the air is clear, and then he says the words that every girl would love to hear:
""Dear Miss Baket there is something that I have been wanting to ask you. I am not a wealthy man, but you are everthing that I have been looking for. I have been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life.
Please forgive me,I do not wish to be impertinent, but would you, could you possibly consider becoming my,[my heart is pounding] my secretarial assistant?""
>>>OOC: I have to smile at how these words, if spoken to me by a man in present time, would be perceived today...
Jul 27, 2005
Port Said Posted at 19:00 EST
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I wasn't able to attend the trip to investigate leads in Port Said but I understand their reasoning. Not only was it thrown together quite fast, it would be quicker traveling with a smaller group, and there is less chance of being noticed as well.
Instead, I tried to keep busy with the normal things at the hotel: tennis, teas, tours... but the Port Said trip was always on the back of my mind. I worried very much for them. I ended up pacing my room and biting my nails for some period of time, fearful of what could happen to Omar, or Mr & Mrs MacRoth as well.
I breathed a deep sigh of releif when I returned from a walk to find a note from Omar, inviting me to dinner at the Blue Lotus to discuss Port Said. Of course I accepted- I was eagar to see if they found any leads and what would happen next in the search for Reylari...
July 24 , 2005
Return from Narmer's Party Posted at 19:00 EST
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It is night, now. The event has ended, and the guests will go home. Reylari Siamen will stay with Narmer for the time being- it is an uneasy decision, but she wouldn't leave if we asked, so we will have to trust that she is safe there. Narmer's estate is being watched, besides. Perhaps a doctor or psychiatrist could speak with her in the future, try and bring her back to her senses.
I could not help shedding a tear watching Omar tell Mr. MacRoth that the woman we found was not his wife. The poor man- he was so devistated. His face became absolutly numb as Omar went into details about continuing the search, other leads, other suspects...
We ride back together in a shared cab to the hotel, Omar, Shane and myself. Shane stares out the window, a strong look of disappointment worn on his face. Omar is deep in thought, rubbing his temples lightly, exhausted in trying to peice together the facts from Narmer's house. He was making notes, trying to capture fresh details.
I keep a stiff bottom lip from my seat across from them, knowing that we must be brave again. It isn't the time to wallow in what is not, but the time to plan. Much was learned today, and rather than looking at this as a set-back to finding Reylari MacRoth, it must be viewed as a great step forward.
We reach the hotel, parting our separate ways.
"Goodnight Ms. Baket," Omar says. "Best to get some rest. Tomarrow is another day."
"Indeed," I reply, smiling, watching as they turned down the hallway to the MacRoth's suite.
I go to my room for my journal and then return to the front, sitting on the veranda overlooking the pyraminds in the distance. My mind was racing but the night was beautiful and the wind coming across the flat land was heavenly. I sat with my eyes closed, swinging as I found peace in my head, clearing it of the day's events...
Tomorrow was another day.
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July 24 , 2005
Narmer's Event Posted at 19:00 EST
For Narmer's party, I have chosen the following gown:
I learned from the trip to the temple of Hathor not to wear heels. Slippers will do, and they make less noise which will help in our search of Narmer's estate.
I am nervous about what we are about to do but is indeed necessary: Reylari must be found!
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Return from the Temple of Hathor
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I have been working with Omar Djari for the last day or so in investigating Narmer's role in the disappearance of Reylari MacRoth. While there are still many questions as to what excatly happened, it is becoming more obvious by the hour that Narmer had a role in her disappearance. It is going to become increasingly important for us to infiltrate Narmer's residence and search for ourselves what clues and secrets he is hididng!
July 19 , 2005
Return from the Temple of Hathor
We have returned from our search mission. I regret to say that while we have located and returned home with Shane MacRoth, his wife, Reylari MacRoth, still remains at locations unknown. There are rumors floating around that her half-brother has gone searching for her as well, and I find it very strange that he would have not worked with the search party, as we risked our own lives to find her! I think that Narmer is hiding something, and despite the quarantine order on the search party (for malaria exposure), I want to organize a group to go undercover, find Reylari, and bring her home!
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June 10 , 2005
A hunt at the temple of the lost Budda in India. That is the invitation extended to me by John James himself. I can not think of a more beautiful and mystical place to explore than India. I am very excited to get more details, and join in on this grand adventure!
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June 10 , 2005
Day 1: A new return
I felt so strange upon my return. I had made a large number of friends here at the Hotel Cairo and to have left so suddenly to return home with no word of notice... well, I hope that they will forgive me.
I had to take care of my father, whom was dying from the consumption. It was a tearful goodbye, as we had not parted well after the "wedding" and my pursuit of Egypt. In the end, we made amends. If there is anything in my life I will be the most thankful for it was that I did go home when he needed me, so that I could make amends with my family.
And for now? I am here. In a way, I suppose I can say I am home! It is here that my writing can take off and I can pursue a life outside the boundries other places put on me. I am very happy to return.
And I am very excited for the adventures that will lay ahead!!!
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