First night in Cairo and the city is still very lively at close to 01h00. Young Egyptian men and families are spilling out of cafés, shisha bars, and restaurants. Arriving at my hotel at close to 23h00, I ducked out for a chicken shwarma and a soda, and easily found all the food I wanted in less than five minutes walk.
Except the airport, Egyptians I have met have all gone out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Even with my limited Arabic, just a simple "shukran" or "asalam alaykum" drew big smiles from those I met on the street. I briefly walked around Tahrir Square, and took in the street food stalls and signs representing various social and political movements.
With travel fatigue setting in, I am turning in to get some rest. Tomorrow I will sort out library privilege at the American University in Cairo, and start looking at apartments with a former Oxford classmate. More photos to come.
Except the airport, Egyptians I have met have all gone out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Even with my limited Arabic, just a simple "shukran" or "asalam alaykum" drew big smiles from those I met on the street. I briefly walked around Tahrir Square, and took in the street food stalls and signs representing various social and political movements.
With travel fatigue setting in, I am turning in to get some rest. Tomorrow I will sort out library privilege at the American University in Cairo, and start looking at apartments with a former Oxford classmate. More photos to come.
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