Imagine traveling in a private boat with your friends down the most famous river in the world, absorbing the bright skyline, tranquil waves and overall picturesque scenery of Cairo at night.
This dream transformed into reality for me this past Thursday, when 100 or so American University of Cairo students attended a Nile River boat party hosted by an Egyptian friend.
After I expressed interest in the party last week, somehow I became responsible for inviting students, obtaining their contact information, and collecting the