A fairly short cycle ride today of about forty-six km up the wadi feiran. On the way up we stopped at the monastery of the seven sisters where we were lucky to be admitted by the sole nun present. After some attempts at translating her arabic descriptions of the building into english by one of our egyptian guides, dan realised she had a romanian accent. Sure enough she was one of dan's fellow countrymen and fluid conversation and translation followed. The nun told us that she felt blessed to have us visit.
We went on to our campsite in the middle of a bedouin encampment. After some discussion about who was sleeping where - with everyone trying to avoid the goats. Dinner came served on two huge metal platters each covered in rice and topped with half a roast goat. And it was all wonderfully delicious.
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3 comments:
Well done you all -- it is sounding a great trip. Hugo and I were at Kings tonight and lots of people were asking after you and wishing you all well, including a lot of concern for your bums (Tess Gent mainly!). Rory and I were swapping notes on cooking for one -- Roast Goat sounds a lot better than Tesco's meals for one!
Blog is a great success -- all children are checking avidly. Keep it up -- who is the dreadful snorer?? Send more pics. Wishing you all speed and energy
Well done all - assume Brian and Tim are leading the way! Thinking of you and hope not too sore.
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Joe Lucy Harry Ollie
I'm glad the upload works again. Was a bit worried when I couldn't reach you this afternoon.
We have problems contacting the monks about your visit. Miriam sent a fax to your hotel for tomorrow and you may have to contact the monastery yourselves.
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