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Sunday, July 13, 2008

BACK TO CAIRO

Day 10-13 pictures here

Day 10: 24 June (Tues)

The 9hr train ride from Luxor to Cairo wasn't as comfortable as when we were heading to Aswan. Why? It wasn't a smooth ride. The 'butler' (cos he look like one) didnt do a good job making the bed. And still has the cheek to ask for baksheesh (tips).

Anyway, when we reached Giza station, we kept looking out for a new tour guide. Cos according to Ahmad, he'll be busy with the Indonesian tour group. Surprisingly, we saw Ahmad! You dunno how glad we were to see him! He seemed equally excited to see us! Like old frens whom have not met for a while.

Ahmad: Hey guys! I've got a surprise for you two!
Us: ....errr...what?
Ahmad: (Ahmad dangling keys in front of us.) I'm driving you guys in my car. But warning..it's nothing. It's just been out of the museum.

True enough. It was an old Peugeot car, oceanic and sky blue in colour to quote from him. Hehe.
The car was bought by his dad and most of his brothers learn driving with that car. His eldest brother is 51yrs old...hmm...wonder how old is that car. Must be from the 60s or 70s.

We went back to the hotel and catch up on our sleep. After that, we went a few streets down to McDonald's. It wasn't really fast service. But the portions were huge! Interesting menu with kofta, salad and all.

Day 11: 25 June (Wed)

We visited Al Azhar Mosque. Some reno works in the main courtyard, so just managed to take a few shots.

Then it was off to shopping spree at the nearby Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Lunch was cheap and good at a cafe - falafel sandwich and beef shawarma sandwich with potato chips.

Day 12: 26 June (Thurs)

It was our last day to walk around town. So headed straight to the Bazaar. Grabbed lunch at the same place. Made a few friends whom I regretted not taking photos with them. At Downtown Cairo, we finished up our Egyptian pounds by buying the local nougats and ice cream (a must have!)

Last day: 27 June (Fri)

It's really time to go home :( I really feel at home in Egypt. Ahmad was on time to fetch us as usual. And insisted that we had KFC for snack whilst waiting for our flight. Though we've reminded him that we will have a heavy in flight lunch. We promised him we'll get the Malay book for him and he will send us the El Abd sweets in exchange!

Flight was full with Azhar students - Sporeans and M'sians coming back home for their summer hols. Food was great! I particularly love the caramel custard they served.

After being in a train ride for 12hrs, waiting for 7hrs and doing nothing, 10hrs flight seemed short. I didnt sleep at all. Instead, it was a movie marathon - Hindi, Egyptian, Chinese, Hollywood movies!

Touched down @ 5.45am.

Would love to go Egypt again...hopefully during their winter.

naniz @ 10:49:00 PM                                                         

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