Twenty years ago, I went to Egypt with a friend. First stop was Cairo for a week, then Sharm el Sheikh for a few nights. It was hot, at times exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. My friend is a red head with freckles and he suffered. I love the heat, especially dry heat. But once it … Continue reading Cairo 2001
The Story of ThingsTwo weeks ago today, on the spur of the moment, Mrs P and I went up to London to visit an exhibition. I had discovered a means of getting discounted tickets to the Tutankhamen exhibition in Chelsea, and as we had nothing better to do, we set off on the train to … Continue reading
I visited Cairo in 2001. It seems a long time ago. It was a long time ago. The world has changed hugely since then. Shortly after a visit to the pyramids of Giza where this photo was taken, I learned that Timothy McVeigh had been put to death whilst I relaxed beside the hotel pool. … Continue reading Egypt 2001
The Mexile 