Returning home across the fields this afternoon, I thought I would share this view of the manger along the side of our road. Looks like a pile of hay to me.
The gamoosa (water buffalo), however, appears quite content in her (?) straw house. She seems to be smiling, but I remain cautious in how close I approach. Gamoosa were introduced to Egypt from India in the 10th century A.D. They are the main source of red meat. Relatively few live in our neighbourhood and there is a good chance that this one may be the honoured guest at the next feast of Eid el Adha, one of the most important Muslim holidays that celebrates Abraham's willingness to obey God and sacrifice Isaac.
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