Took a 4 1/2 hour bus ride to St. Anthony's Monastery with our armed guard in tow. Our guide was Friar Ruiz Anthony. About 65 years old. Very interesting fellow. St. Anthony was the first known saint of Egypt and lived in a cave for over 40 years. The monastery was eventually built. It is a coptic monastery (non-Muslim. Didn't make the 1200 step journey to the cave. Had an accident on the way back to Hurghada. We were passing a delivery truck and the other driver came over into our lane and knocked off the side mirror and exhaust. We had to stop and repair the exhaust so we could continue. Scared us to death - most of us were asleep and the crash woke us. Very long day - got back after dark.
Hurghada is a wonderful place - its economy is primarily tourism. Again, I'll add photos when I can get the number - using a strange computer. Monday, the 26th we headed to Luxor.
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