Hi AZ,
It is a remarkable tale and a wonderful event. I'm glad you got to witness it first hand. These things stay with you as so many other things don't. And thanks for sharing --as you notice, even vicariously, we all want to bear witness.
That said: I do hope you are taking every precaution to look out for yourself. You are a stranger in a strange land and, unfortunately and especially in these difficult times, you cannot count on the same spirit of brotherhood to be universal --there or anywhere. Right there in Alexandria, right now, you are a potential target of some very irrational and violent anger. (The very rational and very well informed anger will not pick you as a target!)
I ain't your big brother, AZ, but that is only cuz, . . . well, I ain't big. Take care for yourself and keep this in mind: the kindness you witness and share is not universal. Godspeed and good luck.
Kevin
P.S. If you don't make it, can I have some of your books?
(Hey, I just don't like to see things go to waste!)
kjml
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