Much to my surprise, camels can too. We had a late start today, so of course I woke very early ... Three hours too early! Sumut, today's guide and driver took us to Saqqara and then Giza. All was arranged by Mohammad from Isis Hotel (via) Aase. It was such an easy day. Sumut is studying egyptology and was keen to share his knowledge. Today we were his 'Egyptian Queens' and our wish appeared to be his command. He was very polite and relaxed. While at Saqqara...

Welcome is the new 'hello' - Today was all about the streets of old Cairo. Woke at about 06:00 and dozed till I couldn't any more. Had a fabulous shower and stretched for ages. Breakfast was as before and just as good. We walked the streets for hours, well maybe 4 hours. I had the streets and location all worked out until I got lost. We are not working on a grid system and the streets wander. Getting lost was fun and felt safe. The traffic was either slow or gr...

We arrived at 05:05. The airport was so easy and the visa took seconds to buy. All I had to do was pay US$15 at one of the many bank stalls. Our plane was early but all the same, the hotel pickup guy was waiting. It was still dark outside (about 10 degrees or colder with the wind chill) and by 05:30 we were racing into the city. The streets were deserted and it was soon clear that speed limits and the use of designated lanes are optional. From the outside Hotel I...