Leaving Cairo

We are sitting in the Cairo International Airport waiting for the the first of the four legs it will take to get to Cape Town. Fortunately, there is free internet here. Due to customs rules, we will have to collect our bags in Athens and recheck them to Johannesburg. This is definitely shaping up to be the most onerous part of the trip so far.

The visit to Cairo was very enjoyable. We stayed in the heart of the city on the river and aside from the tour yesterday, we never left the hotel area. Cairo is very safe from the standpoint of crime... crossing the street is the most dangerous thing to try. So we didn't.

The people were all very friendly and helpful. Service was excellent throughout the hotel and it's surrounding restaurants and shops. The only drawback to the tour was the almost constant barrage by the camel drivers and junk peddlers, trying to get you to buy something.

It's a good idea to have some change handy whenever you need to go to the potty... almost all of them are "attended" by someone - usually an old lady.

Well. it's nearly time to board. More after we get to South Africa.