MESP (the program I am with) really wants its' students to interact with the community and have relationships with people that live here. A few weeks ago we had a "cultural exchange" party in which we were paired up with a friend that we could hang out. My friend's name is Emad.
Last night we hung out for the first time since meeting and it was super fun. We ate this food called "fatta" and it was delicous. It had dried bread pieces in rice with some garlic in it along with beef on top. I was afraid I wouldn't like it but it was delicious! (though maybe a little fatty). After that we went out for ice cream (Egyptians love to eat I've been told) and got two scoops for the price of 65 cents in the US.
We had great conversations about life, differences in America and Egypt and the differences in Coptic Orthodox Christianity and Evangelical.
It was a great night and tonight we will be heading to Luxor via a night train. I am excited to see temples and see Upper Egypt. So much to do, so little time!
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