Craig Duff is a filmmaker, journalist, writer, traveler…he also happens to be a friend of mine. And a little while ago Craig headed overseas as the recipient of the much-coveted, very prestigious, Knight International Fellowships. Never mind HOW prestigious, you can go to the site and check that out for yourself. Or Google it.
The thing I want you to check out is Craig’s blog. Craig selected Egypt as his host country for the duration of his fellowship and he’s been living now in “choking, chaotic Cairo” for several months. While he’s had the opportunity to savor Cairo’s hubbub, he also gets out of the city to experience its gaping, ancient-world loveliness as well as the epic diving of places like Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab (where I spent my honeymoon).
Craig is an excellent writer, not to mention filmmaker, and his observations on life in Egypt are a must-read for anyone interesting in this region of the world. His insights are thoughtful and penetrating, while his superb sense of humor lends a light-hearted and entertaining touch that makes this blog a worthy bookmark.