I was lucky: Rested in Egypt just between the next mass performances in Cairo, and you could still go on an excursion to Cairo.
Morning Cairo made a sullen impression. I understand that the route of the excursion bus does not pass through the rich quarters, but I did not expect such poverty to see. The mass of the people, cars, between the houses stretched ropes with wet linen, the boys deliver bread in baskets on the head, no road traffic rules are observed, garbage on the roads. It was such an impression that Cairo produced me.
All tourists dream of visiting the Cairo Museum. During the hour of the excursion it is impossible to inspect the entire museum, but even the small part of what has seen is impressive. I personally affect the size of the statues. How could people construct such many centuries ago?
Near the museum is the building burnt during the revolution. Is it impossible to repair it? It is said that now this is a reminder symbol. Such a symbol only tourists can be dispersed.
During a walk on the boat on the Nile, the guide showed us at home with the most expensive apartments in Cairo. These are huge highlights overlooking the river.
After lunch, we visited the Giza Valley. Only one regrets is very little time to inspect all this and a lot of people around. Do not approach the sphinx - the barrage is standing around it. On the lower stones of the pyramid can be climbed - there are available places, they can show them local for 1 dollar. It turns out good photos.
Almost all excursions include visiting the perfume and papyrus factory. The purpose of such excursions is not only to tell about the production of these products, but also to offer something to buy. Prices are not small, argued by the fact that the papyrus, and perfumes are not fake, but real. No one imposes anything if you want - you buy, but it is impossible to bargain.
Leaving from Cairo with a feeling that not everyone saw and learned. And again dirty streets, unfinished at home. And somehow it was so he was like that in Muslim countries we rest during Ramadan. The current of the Egyptians also the streets decorate the Mishuro at that days. Mishur is similar to the cheapest New Year's "rain", these ropes are stretched on the roofs and between the houses, you look - and quite somehow sad becomes.