Day 10 – November 7
Flight from Aswan back to Cairo where we were met with Mint Tea and Kunafa, a spun pastry soaked in sweet syrup and sprinkled with pistachios as we entered our next hotel. Sorry no pictures we kind of devoured them before a shot was taken.
Day 11 – November 8
Today was spent in the oldest part of Cairo, where we entered the Hanging Church, Officially known as Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church. This third century sanctuary is adorned with expertly turned wood carvings, colorful frescoes and ornate marble calms Its moniker stems from its position atop the gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, giving the impression that it’s suspended in the air. It is reported that Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus ran and hid there from persecution of the Jewish King Herod the Great.
The to the Turkish style Ben Exra Synagogue, a pace of pilgrimage for North African Jews. It’s believed to have been built on the site where, according to biblical accounts, the baby Moses was founding the Nile. No photos inside the Synagogue where allowed.
Next up, the Gayer-Anderson Museum, a former home that now showcases Egyptian art, furniture and curios.
Adventures with Cindy 