After the trip to the Egyptian Museum, Ali took me to the Citadel showing me the aquaducts that took water from the Nile River up to the Citadel. While at the Citadel, I went in a couple of the mosques. Very interesting! Women had to be covered but absolutely no shoes on the rug!
On to Coptic Cairo- the Christian area of Egypt. Explored the churches and cemeteries. This is the area known to be the stopping spot for Joseph, Mary and Jesus while they were escaping from King Herod.
Ended up heading back to Maadi in time to help Lori get ready for fish night. John, the Scottish guy with the fish, dropped off a rather large sea bass (not from the Nile!). Came home to find a giant fish in the sink. Soon John came by to prepare the fish.
There were about 15 people, from all different backgrounds, that came up for fish night. Rene, the Texan, catered the meal. The majority of the people in attendance were Muslim. It is a very cool outreach that Lori and Joe have. There were groups playing Wii, a group out on the porch talking story, and a group stuffing folders for the conference.
It was a fabulous evening!
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