I leave for the airport in just a few minutes after spending a wonderful week here in Cairo. The meetings with the Global Technology Leadership went very well. I was able to get some good input on the Global Measurement Project that I’m working on and I learned about some training classes that can be used to train our staff in basic computer skills. Both of these things will go a long way in helping increase the use of technology in our ministry in Eastern Europe & Russia. Also, the value of the week isn’t always seen right away as we build relationships that allow us to better partner with each other in the future. I’m currently working with staff in Singapore on the measurements project and without the relationships built at past meetings, I don’t think we would have such a strong partnership.

I also was amazed by Cairo. Europe is has such a long history that I’m amazed by the old buildings that I see. That is nothing compared to Egypt. 5000 years old is just normal. I was able to view the King Tut exhibition at the Egypt National Museum yesterday and it was totally amazing to see the things that they were able to do many thousands of years ago.

I’m looking forward to being home. Valerie’s parents fly in from Houston today so I’m looking forward to seeing them as well.

This group will meet the next time in Budapest so I won’t have such a long trip, but it will be great to be with everyone again.