Cairo to Alexandria, Egypt - Highway Fun

5/16/2012 By this time we had spent two days in Egypt and were becoming accustomed to the sights and activity.  The return trip to Alexandria did not disappoint.

Cairo - Cairo Alex Desert Road Scenes

5/15/2012 We are on the last third of the three hour drive from Alexandria to Cairo.
This is another roadside cafe.  Three people were sitting inside the cafe to keep out of the sun.

Egypt - Life Along the Cairo-Alex Desert Road

5/15/2012 The three hour drive from Alexandria to Cairo continues through suburbs, farmland, and new road construction.

Egypt - What I didn't see along the Cairo-Alex-Desert-Road

5/15/2012 I think that it is important to note that there seems to be development and growth happening in the Cairo area.  Our trip didn't take us through the housing developments, so I won't be able to present the side of the story that talks about this segment of the population.  I wanted to post some of the photos that I've found of the areas outside of the city, as my inner city photos present a much different picture.

Alexandria, Egypt - Port to Highway

5/15/2012 Alexandria is a fascinating city with museums, palaces, resorts, beaches, antiquities and ancient remains, mosques, temples and churches.