Wednesday

Today we have had another good day. This morning we walked around looking for a bakery; there aren't a lot of them and it is hard to find places to eat breakfast. I think the culture is more a night culture, so many stores and cafes open up in the early afternoon and stay open late at night. However, there was a man on the streets who was ready to help us find a place for breakfast. People on the streets are always trying to talk to us and take us to their store, their cousin's store, etc. We were warned about that in some guide books, and it has been true. However, this man wasn't showing us around for commission...just for a paid breakfast. After showing us a bakery, which was exactly what we were looking for, he suggested we could buy him some pastries! Then he took us to a coffee place to eat them (the bakery didn't have seats) and had drinks on us too! But, we didn't mind and now we know where to go for breakfast!

This afternoon took us to the Egyptian Museum! It was pretty neat. We didn't have a guided tour, which would have been really cool, since not all the things were labeled and many didn't have much of a description; however, we had fun walking around and looking at things that were almost 5000 years old. We would show you some pictures, but no cameras were allowed. I am including a few pictures from outside the museum. (The red building is the museum.)

Our eating has also been interesting. We haven't been too impressed with the food. Part of it is that we don't know where to eat or what to order. One night we got a delicious meal at a high end restaurant and it was just $25. Last night, however, we asked what was good at a place that was recommended to us by our hostel, and the waiter brought us duck and lamb with a bunch of side dishes. This is what the food picture is of. It was all pretty...greasy. Canaan liked the green soup. It was ok, but I couldn't get over the sliminess of it! But, we tried a bit of everything and then decided not to re-visit that place! I guess you always have good and bad culinary experiences in foreign countries! So, because of our lack of knowledge about what to eat and where to eat, as well as some sick tummies that crave things familiar, we have resorted to eating at western food places for one meal a day. But, they are much cheaper than in Moscow!

So tonight Dougle has been a bit sick. So far Canaan has been in a good spirits. We have been able to stay close to the hostel most morning so he can get his nap, which sets him up for having a good afternoon and evening!

Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts for us as we are here! We have two more full days; we leave to go back to Moscow on Saturday!