Recession? I don't think so...

I have never seen so many people at the airport, where is everyone going? We arrived 4 hours before the flight so as to ensure our bikes get onto the same plane as us... We've learnt the hard way, got to Germany in 2002 and although we paid more than an extra seat they did not make it in the same plane, or the same day! We've now arrived at the hotel... Cairo has grown so much in 20 years, the government is building huge housing & retail developments between the airport and the city. Called New Cairo, not sure who will be living there, but I assume when Mubarack realized he was losing it he started building to appease... Too little too late. Nice ring road though, did not help the driving skills, which are still crazy after 20 years. Our hotel - Cataract Pyramids Resort looks fine. Probably one of the best we will have till Cape Town so I'm not complaining. I did manage to flood the bathroom during my first shower and being so cold, it was colder mopping up the floor! The good news is we have all our bags and bicycles! First night out with Ian, Pete, Ester & Bev, Mig and I. Dinner in a dodgy alley, they ripped us EL60 each (Egyptian pound) - only realized it was a rip 2 days later when we found a great place in a seriously dodgy market - one table, 3 glasses (until they went home to get 2 more) and there chicken, pita, tahini with chili cost EL10 each!





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