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For the first time today, I realized I didn't really explain the Egyptian art exhibit. I saw it the same day as the Silk Road festival, otherwise they are unrelated. The official name is "The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt" and it's at the National Gallery of Art here in Washington. I'm still thinking about getting a scarab amulet to protect my heart. Using new technologies, they've determined that the lapis lazuli in some Egyptian tombs came from present-day Afghanistan, which means that trade along the Silk Road had been going on long before the Europeans coveted spices and silks.
Yes, so today I am staying home sick. It rained the entire day down in Virginia Beach. Michael had signed up for two bike races and didn't feel good about his performance in either. It was a tough day for both of us. I didn't bring an umbrella or rain coat so I just stayed damp all day, aggravating that sore throat.
The best thing about the Tour de France is that it is getting Michael interested in France. We both sit and watch, but we see two different things. He sees the race, the tactics, the competitors. I see little towns, little cars, boulangeries (bakeries). We each run our own stream of commentary, trying to get the other to appreciate the spectacle we see.