Life As I See It - From Egypt

Christmas in Cairo

Ron and I found an Episcopal church for Christmas Eve service. It was in a tiny little church that holds maybe 75 people if some are standing. Ours was the family service, so it was flush with children singing and arranging the crèche at the altar piece by piece as scripture was read. We sang all the traditional Christmas hymns and the service ended in candlelight. I didn’t think to take my camera but will later post a picture of the church.

Here’s the finished turkey product for Christmas dinner. Not too bad, if I do say so myself. When I took out the giblets and neck to make chicken stock, THIS appeared at the end of the neck! You’ve no idea how unexpected THIS was. When Ron came home I led him to the kitchen and then to the covered stock pot. He was thinking, “Oh good, hot turkey soup.” I was thinking… “Chop that head off!” He was severely disappointed. How do you like my apron? I didn’t think to bring one so I tied the arms of an older shirt around my waist. It’s not too pretty, but it worked.

We spent Christmas Day with a British couple from Ron's work. Ron is putting an ornament on the tree that they brought for us. We had a very different Christmas this year but an enjoyable one.

posted by Teresa @ 9:50 PM