Visited Katameya Heights Resort

Dave braved the roads on Saturday and drove us to Katameya Heights resort where everyone escapes to golf, swim, get massages, and relax. It is north of Maadi and we had to drive on the chaotic roads and highways of Cairo. I was a wreck on some parts of the roads because the traffic is claustrophobic and getting into an accident without being able to speak Arabic would have been awful. Here are some photos of the ride out and then of the resort. It's beautiful there and the air is cleaner than in Maadi.

Apartments along the way. Most people live in apartments. This seems to be a nicer once because I can see air conditioners. Notice the color of things? Everything the color of the desert sand: pale yellow and yellow-brown. They must use the sand to make the buildings and roads.

Driving on the Ring Road. This is the most frightening road. The truck to the left is piled high with diapers. Although you may see lane lines, they do not use them. I counted 6 lanes of cars in a lane meant for maybe 4 cars.

This is how close the driver was to us.

A military police section. We slowed down but they ignored is. They did pull over some other people.



Katameya Heights

Our tour guide. He was so honored that I wanted his photo and rats if I didn't forget to write down his name. Egyptians are so friendly.

Date palm trees. This is where our dates come from, dried of course. I am going to buy this fruit at the market and try it out.

Driving home, here are some sand dunes. I think that's a military installation.

Roadside vendors. There were many of them lining the road selling fruits and vegetables.

Typical rubble alongside the highway. You can see buildings and then just plain old rock/sand. There is a lot of rubble, rubbish, and sand along the roads.