Bed was so comfortable and had a really nice view of the mountains, if i can find a bank to get some more money going to try and stay another night as it really is so peaceful and calm. Made my way to breakfast and was very surprised at how many people were congregated around the courtyard.. Lots of people hike up the mountain Musa Jezabel for sunrise and then come down to the monastery for 9am as thats when the monastery opens. There must have been at least 60 ...

Had a good sleep on the train and arrived in Cairo at 9.30am. Met some spanish people on the train but werent that friendly so made a quick exit off the train. Am now on my way to St Katherine, Mount Sinai and trying to suss out where the bus station is as my guide book was not too helpful!! Got a taxi in the end as the heat was too much..... Cairo bus station was very impressive, really clean and very big terminal. Bought a sandwich for the journey and didnt get...