Day 1 - Cairo

Our 2006 vacation - 15 days in Egypt begins with the capital of Egypt - Cairo. When you arrive in Cairo you are thrown headlong into the hustle and bustle of this wonderful city. As you wander the streets your senses will be assaulted on all your levels -- an endless cacophony of noise with cars tooting, donkeys braying and the muezzin calling the faithful to the prayer; the mix of smells like the aroma from cooking pots bubbling with fuul (a local dish that you will certainly sample); the delicious taste of mint tea as you sit in a shaded cafe to relax; and the endless river of life that you can watch roll past you -- women haggling in the bazaars, men talking whilst enjoying a traditional shisha pipe, cars vying for space on the crowded roads, camels ambling serenely along and children playing in the back streets. There are many things to do in Cairo, from visiting the fantastic Egyptian Museum to the bazaars of Khan el Khalili.