We arrived in Cairo a few days ago and the time since has been crazy. Arriving at 1am at the airport was a terrible way to do things after not getting any sleep for 2 days. However we managed to find a hotel and when we awoke the next day we saw what Cairo was all about.
Cairo is one of the fastest moving cities I have ever been to. There are no rules to the roads. Stoplights are ignored, lane markings go unnoticed, seat belts are rare, tailgating is common, headlights go unused at night, speeding is the norm and the horn rules all. It is more nuts than any south American city. Weaving at 140kph on the freeway is common.
To cross the street on foot you have to just walk with the confidence that no one will hit you. Basically don't try to run since if you trip and fall you are done for, so very calculated walking is the way to go. Constantly we are barraged with offers of goods, services, and anything else that could separate us from our money. Even the police will look the other way for a few Egyptian pounds. However the food is great and very cheap only about 1.50 American for a full meal. The people are very friendly if you can find someone who is not only interested in your money. Now that we are getting used to the fast pace, Cairo is a great city with lots to do and see!
We also managed to make it to all the pyramids within taxi distance of cairo and they are truely awe inspiring. They are much bigger than anticipated and are one of the most amazing things i have ever seen. Picture do better justice than anything i can say. 
We spent today working our way though red tape to get our visas extended and tomorrow morning we leave for dahab to begin our scuba diving adventure!
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