After a short refreshing sleep…in a real bed, we toured through the Eqyptian museum, learning the significance to each part of the Eqyptian Pharoahs’ sculptures, from the position of the left foot to the meaning of their crowns. We were shown the treasures recovered from King Tut’s tomb, actual chariots, bows & arrows, intricate & artistic jewelry, and several of finishing our museum tour viewing the real mummies from past dynasties.
We then went to Paparus factory, followed by a traditional lunch of Eqyptian falafals.
Our afternoon was spent touring the amazing Pyramids dating back to 2550 BC. Did you know that the Great Pyramid of Khufu contains around 2,300,000 blocks and is built on a square base with sides measuring about 230m, covering 13 acres? It is a real architectural masterpiece!
The only danger we faced was the aggressive souvenier peddlers and caotic traffic. Our bus drivers certainly earned their pay getting us safely to each of our destinations!
This evening, Cal and Melanie Barber, former pastors from Port Alberni, who are currently teaching in Cairo, came to talk to us about what it's been like for them living in Eqypt. Tomorrow, we will be departing for St. Catherines to learn more about it’s fascinating history.
Thank you for this update. Lots of love from Wendy B's family in Cloverdale.
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