On the way to the airport we see our last donkey carts.We arrive in Cairo for an 8 hour layover. You would think there would be something to do. We did not know security there would be tight as a drum. We can't even get into the departure concourse until 3 hours before flight time! Guess where all the shops, restaurants and bathrooms are. Our luggage is x-rayed 3 times before we board. Oh well this has been pretty much a lost day. We get to Rome on time. We knew it was going to be expensive but this is insane. The cab ride to go one mile was $30.
Breakfast (if we ate in the hotel) would be $70. We luck out and find a great little restaurant around the corner where prices are within reason. Our hotel is in a beautiful section of Rome just outside the Borghese Park.. This is a picture of the gate to the park at night.Ted Northrup
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Hi P & T,
This adventure has surely been one of contrasts. Yes, Rome is certainly expensive...remember the $11.00 Bud!
By the time you get this, you'll be getting ready to head back home. Enjoy the rest of your time in Rome!
The trains to the airport from the city are cheap and efficient. Hopefully that will work instead of the cab.
We're still in DC. Should be home the 2nd the latest.
Love you and safe travels,
M & B
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