A solo Valentine’s escape to Paris, fuelled by exam procrastination, AI-made travel plans, and the promise of a very convenient sofa.
BST 1 – Q1: Journal Entries
Journal entries from my first quarter in my first year of basic emergency training.
Christmas Blues
A Christmas shift in ED turns from routine cases to a near-miss, forcing a painful lesson in judgement, urgency and accountability.
Cairo – Day 3: The Pyramids of Giza
A childhood Egyptology dream reaches its emotional climax at Giza, standing before the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the impossible scale of ancient wonder.
Cairo – Day 2: Unearthing the Past
A childhood Egyptology dream comes roaring back at Saqqara, before crawling through Dahshur’s pyramids and walking among the ruins of Memphis.
Cairo – Day 1: A Journey Through Ancient Egypt
Exploring Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, Tutankhamun’s treasures, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, and Al-Hakim Mosque on an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s past.
Luxor – Day 2: City of the Gods
Exploring Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple and Karnak Temple Complex – from hieroglyphs and hypostyle halls to ancient royal history.
Luxor – Day 1: Chasing Pharaohs
Exploring the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun’s tomb and Luxor Temple while uncovering Ancient Egypt’s myths, kings and secrets.
Sharm El Sheikh – Day 3: Sunset on the Sinai
Exploring Sharm El Sheikh’s deserts, Bedouin culture, camel rides, stargazing and Farsha Lounge during an unforgettable final day in Sinai.
Sharm El Sheikh – Day 2: Ghosts of the Red Sea
I escape the resort for a day of diving, exploring the legendary SS Thistlegorm wreck and the vibrant reefs of Ras Mohammed.