Robert, of the Canadian couple, is an architect so Mohamed took us to see Ashraf's current building.  It is the one I saw in November, but so much more has been completed since then.

Ashraf is a master builder from Edfu who is one of a dying breed who builds in the traditional style and with traditional methods.  The designs are similar to those that famed architect Hassan Fathy used.

Robert was very impressed indeed.

The building will be used as a meditation centre and is owned by an Egyptian/German couple.

Afterwards we went to  home where Layla made us tea. 

All in all a lovely few hours.