Left for the airport around 11AM. Arrived at the airport, since this is our first time leaving Libya it took awhile to figure out how the to check in. Eventually we saw what was going on. Had to wait until our flight flashed on the ticketing area kiosk then proceed to check in. Good thing we were one of the first in line, it took forever. Went through customs, I got through with no problems but Phil was pulled aside, I assumed because he had two passports. He waved me on so I proceed to go up to the waiting lounge. Within an hour Phil finial showed up with an escort, he said they would not let him leave the country. No explanation. (Later I learned that his Visa had to be in the legal passport book). I’m on my own for this journey. The flight was smooth but full, the guy next to me was quite rude.
The tour company, Champion Tours is A+! The greeter was at the door of the terminal waiting for me as I debarred from the bus. Way before the customs gate. We traveled through downtown Cairo on the way to the hotel. This city reminds me of NYC. When we got to the hotel I checked in then the greeter wanted me to pay the balance of the trip in cash. I said that I prefer to pay with my credit card and that we will discuss in the morning. I had dinner in the hotel restaurant which was so-so. I had my first beer in three months, a Sakara Gold. This is a bad beer, I don’t recommend.
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