Running 2021 Highlights: What a phenomenal year! And yes, I am referring to 2021. For the second time in my life, I “collected runs” from 52 different places in 52 consecutive weeks. Not bad for a year that included 2 months of downtime for surgery and a host of COVID travel restrictions.
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The Run Collection: I “collect” runs as we travel. On the first morning in a new city, I put on the shoes and set out, camera I hand, to explore. At the end, I have pictures and a route map (in the Nike App for iPhone) to add to my collection; these are my favorite souvenirs!
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October: “Not allowed.” The security guard says. Here we go again… the grift.
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October: “What’s this?” the security guard asks, yet again…
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October 14: The lonely necropolis (“city of the dead”) of Saqqarah and of Dashur boast the oldest pyramids and the first carved tomb hieroglyphics. Unlike at Giza, there were few visitors aside from ourselves and our guide, Bassem.
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October 14: The Giza Pyramids, standing against a crisp blue sky. Up close, they are even more breathtaking than imagined. They are the highlight of Egypt!
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