Egypt travel stories

Luxor, Monday the 23rd of August

I arrive early in Luxor, too early - at 0530. I take hold of my bags, mumble a good bye to my moody friend and stroll down to the Winter Palace Hotel, chased by countless attractive offers for taxi...

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Safaga, Tuesday the 24th of August

I take the opportunity to have a lazy morning and wake at 10:00, feeling rather refreshed. As my parents often tell me, I am still far too naïve and so, gaily, make my way to the breakfast buffet...

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Safaga, Wednesday the 25th of August

Early start but at least a good breakfast to make up for it: unlimited amounts of pancakes, large tubs of nutella, good cereals and very good coffee. Today is my diving day. The Calypso is a large...

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Safaga, Thursday the 26th of August

I am taking the 1400 bus back to Luxor. This gives me enough time to enjoy the luxury of yet another delicious breakfast at the Calypso Diving Centre and to convince Christian to take me for anothe...

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Cairo, Friday the 27th of August

I arrive back in Cairo in the early morning, for my last day in this vibrant city. I manage to convince a cyber café owner friend to look after my bags for the day. They are all locked and chained...

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