Alexandria

First day that we didn't travel around in a big bus. Only 3 of us went to Alexandria today and no we didn't travel in one of the 3 wheeler taxis. We had a van to take the 3 1/2 hour trip up north to the Mediterranean Sea. Saw the countryside along the way (and snatched some zzz's). The coast was beautiful. Alexandria is a more liberal city were the scarves on the heads of the women were in wonderful colors, some even shot with silver threads or sequins.
We visited the new library - the old one, the most famous LIbrary in the world was burned down when the Muslims invaded in 646. This is a resurrection of the library, but very modern. Go to www.bibalex.org to see the library. For free you can read many books, view and download pictures and maps from antiquity and from now, and watch videos. It is fascinating.
Alexandria is where the disciple Mark spread the word of Jesus. He preached in the old library until the Romans killed him in an awful way. He was the one to start the Coptic Christian Church.
The  Israelites lived in the region, in Goshen. It has the most fertile land in the world. As I contemplate this area, I can't help but see why they had such a difficult time leaving that to go to the Sinai and then on to Israel. They left so much behind - and yet gained so much, including a close relationship with God.

Home tomorrow. One more pic.
Prayer: Lord watch over travelers all over the world and help us to see with your eyes. AMen