View of Cairo from our terrace

First Days in Cairo

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August 31st 2008
I flew from Detroit to JFK to Rome to Cairo. I was greeted by Abdul, the AUC Travel Representative, once I arrived at the Cairo Airport. Leaving the airport I was greeted by Rowaida, the Presidential Internship Director and a very powerful lady at AUC. En route to my apartment, Rowaida explained to me certain aspects of life in Cairo. She pointed out all the police officers in the streets and how ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Lower Egypt » Cairo

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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... ... read more