EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL and More: August 25, 2017

Elaine and I saw the sign for this festival the day we went to the HERSCHEL CAROUSEL Museum, about a month ago.  I found out more details and we decided to attend.

First, though..............we went to Tonawanda to find the exact location of the TONAWANDA CASTLE since we will be going to the CareNet  Banquet there in October.  We found it all right

and we were even allowed to go inside for a few minutes, since they were setting up for a wedding.

Then we headed to North Tonawanda, but we were driving through an interesting area along the canal and there were parking spots available, so we stopped.  Elaine said it was just opposite the area where the Canal Fest is held.  We spent close to an hour there, exploring and walking across a pedestrian bridge to the other side of the canal.

We met and talked with the HarborMaster (David)

Elaine spotted two painted rocks, so we each took one and we plan to place them somewhere in Lockport.

We had planned to eat at THE SOUP LADY, but it turns out it is not open on Fridays.  She let me in to take a few pictures anyways.

We drove down the street and found Lin BBQ & Grill

and decided to have lunch there.  It was very good.

And then to the EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL at the St. Mary's and St Moses Coptic Orthodox Church in North Tonawanda.  We had such a good time.  This young man took us into the sanctuary and explained a lot about being a "copt".

Several  people were dressed up and willingly posed for pictures.  

Elaine and I  each bought some baked goods to take home.

It was a wonderful afternoon!!!!!