Friday mornings at the Lambregts household is like a religion (see also the post of the 15th of January). Get up, get dressed for bike and horse and attend the respective mass. This morning Mary and the girls were picked up by Els, also a horse riding addict, and a relatively new convert. This is convenient, as we can't use the Pajero anymore, because it is sold and awaiting the final paperwork. The four of them drove to the stable near Saqqara, where the ever faithful Reda was already waiting. A short discussion on who is riding who (Els, as future caretaker, has veto rights on Mirinda), and saddles are put on Adham, Mirinda, Humphrey, Nour and Mr Small. Today they went for a long ride in the fields, which went surprisingly smooth. Normally there are buffalo's, camels (Adham's fobia) and waterpumps to add some spice to an outing. After two hours riding they arrived back at the stable, where the horses are washed, groomed and fed with yummy carrots (and peppermints!). Sayed normally comes home for lunch, he works in the nearby Saqqara Country Club, but on Fridays he has to attend prayers in the mosque. This mosque was build by Sayed and is attached to the stable. The loudspeakers have to reach the whole village, so one can image the noise. After a brief chat to Sayed the ladies said bye to Reda, loaded up the car and drove back to Katameya to have lunch with Piet.
Dorien and her favourite Humphrey ready for take-off
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