Update 27

The priest here had mentioned to us that there would be a special musical performance on Friday night so we planned to attend for a while just hear some of the local talent.  Why not??  

We have noticed very little music here on the streets or even in shops and restaurants, so  it was a surprise to find the church full of people excitedly awaiting the performance.  
The performance started (20min late/known here as Egyptian time) with a grand piano soon followed by a violin.  It was soon clear that they were both very talented and they played music that was not familiar to us but it was excellent. Possibly classical Egyptian if there is such a category? 
In the hands of the performer the violin seemed to come alive and  live on its own.  It was hard to believe that the man was actually using it to make the sounds that we heard. 
Again there was a plan to honor us as volunteers and have us recognized but we had slipped out early to have popcorn and a movie.  How gauche of us!  As we left the director actually followed us and asked if we liked the performance. How can you explain that it was great but you also chose to leave early?  


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Update 26 by Roger

We were invited to attend an opening of a new tech room which is in the 2nd floor of the building where we are staying.  We thought they were just being polite asking us to come.  We were told that we would meet the Bishop of the Anglican Church whose office is also in this building.  

We arrived on time but as usual waited about 1/2 hour for others to arrive.  Then we were told that the Director of the Alexandria Library was coming.  When he arrived he shook our hands along with clergy and priests who were there.  They asked us to move to the front.  We were being treated like very special visitors!      

 After consuming a plate of sweet desserts, there were some speeches which focused on the the importance of using technology to help Egypt advance.

It was also emphasized that all religions and atheists, too, should work together to make Egypt a better place for all.

Then we, along with all of the notable priests and directors, were escorted into the new tech room. It is modern and everyone admired the fine job that had been done to complete it.

We felt more than a little out of place to be included with this group, then they passed out souvenir gifts to all of the dignitaries who attended-a plain black pen in a nice box. Again, we were included.  

Never did actually get introduced to the Bishop; however, we did meet his wife. They have shown appreciation for our presence here in many ways!

We just never know what's will happen next around here!