And now I'm in Cairo in Egypt

Up early for breakfast, bags packed and ready to go. I took a taxi. Couldn't bear the thought of the train. Took an hr to get there. 
Had to wait a little while for check-in but I was in a small queue. Going through customs easy and I got a stamp. I even did it myself. Athens airport has seats!! Definitely a bonus. 
Flight was very fast but took ages to check us all in. 
How could I forget! We got a 3 course meal. I couldn't believe it. 



 Getting off much easier.
Customs too was easy. Intrepid meet me. Another amazing thing happened. Another girl in the trip is a nurse from FSH and works in waitlist and knew me! What are the changes??
Taxi trip took forever. A bit chaotic but a good driver. Went past the pyramids
he took me to the wrong hotel. I had to speak to someone. Intrepid made the mistake but got here on the end.
My room is  palatial.
the view from my balcony.
my cocktail and the view from my table. It's very syrupy and I don't taste much gin! Might have a neat gin next time. 

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