Monthly Archives: November 2008
Eleven of our group just returned from climbing to the summit of Mt. Sinai to see the sun rise. We left our hotel at 2 a.m. to drive to the base of the mountain. There we met some Bedouins who … Continue reading
We have had two exciting days. Yesterday we went to Foyoom which is the place where Joseph stored the grain for the 7 years of famine. We stood amidst the date palms overlooking a mud brick pyramid that Joseph had … Continue reading
We are on the road again! On Monday evening Janet and I met with TourMagination friends in the Goshen, Indiana area, hosted by John and Naomi Lederach, and last evening at a promotional event here in Walnut Creek, hosted by … Continue reading
I am sitting on a stone overlooking the pyramid of Cheops as I type this blog. It is a beautiful day – sunny yet a cool breeze. We began today stopping at an overlook to the three big pyramids. Then … Continue reading
Today has been a long but wonderful day. We awoke on the boat and, after breakfast, left for the Valley of the Kings. It’s good we were there early in the morning as it is very hot. We were allowed … Continue reading
We have had an excellent start to the pre-tour of Moses Footsteps. After arriving in Cairo we headed to Aswan. Here we had a meeting with MEDA’s project staff in Microfinance and Children. The working children gave a presentation on … Continue reading
