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Islamic Cairo  
   

Islamic Cairo

Great view of Khan Khalili Sook from one of Al Azhar’s minarets—had to pay some “bakhsheesh” (tip) to get up there.
Cairo and Egypt

April 26th 2012
Day one in Cairo: Got caught in a swarm of men running with batons while I foolishly walked around Tahrir Square at midnight. Day two: Went to a bizarre party where young activists veiled themselves and got drunk as a way of mocking the Muslim Brotherhood. Day seven: Joined thousands of peaceful demonstrators in Tahrir Square for the Jan.25 anniversary of the Egyptian revolution. Their presence wa ... read more
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