Downtown Cairo (David)

Finally made it to downtown Cairo.   I am tired of shuttling by driver to the Khan (marketplace) so  I ventured downtown via the metro.  Very successful.   At 1 Egyptian Pound (about 15 cents) it is very affordable!   Highlights below.

Metro platform in our neighborhood

On the metro

Egyptian Museum.   Didn't go in, but now know how easy it is to get to.

Tahir Square and the closed metro of Sadat.

Tahir Square

Streets of Cairo

Streets of Cairo

Typical intersection

Store fronts

Morning Sheesha at the Ramadan Light store

Wall to the market, old Cairo

Inlay at a mosque

Part of door at mosque

Part of door to mosque

Mosque door

In the mosque.   Foot washing fountain to the left.  Boy washing feet

Tapestry in tentmakers street

Street shopping

Outside prayer area

Street

Supreme Court building and banner for presidential candidate ...

Juice stand where I got a fresh orange and pineapple juice before getting back on the metro.

My path ...

Later in the day ... a ride on the Nile