Returning back to Egypt has been nothing short of insane. On the bus trip from Taba to Cairo, we had to switch buses at the Suez canal since the vehicle was not registered for the mainland. Our new driver must have been on speed or something – he was the most maniacal driver I have ever been in a vehicle with. In single lane, with two way traffic, he was pretty happy to drive at 160km/h weaving in and out of the lane to overtake, and many times coming pretty close to the oncoming trucks. Then he decides to turn off the lights!!! I was nearly in tears! At least we arrived back safely.
For my birthday, we went back to the pyramids which was a great way to spend the day. For a birthday lunch, we had Pizza Hut, with a view of course!
Today we’ve been running around visiting Coptic Cairo, including convents, churches and a synagogue. We found our way to the oldest part of the city, Islamic Cairo. We entered some impressive mosques, and even climbed up some 100m tall minarets! It was terrifying, to reach the topmost ledge I had to climb up a rickety metal frame which was howling with the wind and moving everywhere. Here’s proof!
It’s home time tomorrow. Kind of looking forward to it, and going for a surf.
