Finally made it to the hotel, travelling in the taxi with three other riders who flew in with air France an hour and half after me. Bit of a crazy ride to the hotel (reminded me of nepal) and took a while for the hotel to find my reservation (as I was a day late) - but all sorted and we went off to find some food! Burger and a beer!!
The other guys were tired as they had flown in from Europe - of course I had slept on the flight from New York so found it difficult to get back to sleep. Checked out my bike - all seems OK although the box was pretty battered. Did eventually get to sleep but got up early and found the buffet breakfast - very good! Have met lots of new people - but not doing so well remembering names!
Walked into town, had a rider meeting and then went on a fun ride through the streets of Cairo. Unfortunately we didn't make it to the pyramids as planned - but it was good to get on the bike. It was a bit chaotic - about 50 of us on the busy streets with cars, people, bikes, carts etc.
back at the hotel spent ages sorting out my bags as we will only have access to one till our first rest day in a week's time - and of course that will need to include all our camping gear! Think I've managed to sort it though. More food and time for bed!
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