The monastery has a ton of trees on its grounds. At the site there are a lot of trees where the illegal farmers grow their crops.
Many people plant long rows of tall trees to form wind blocks.
There are many forms of this cross but they all mean the same thing. Copts get them tattooed on either their hand, wrist or upper arm. No, I never see mirages. A family friend is watching our bird while we are here. Yes, I do miss the mall.