Yesterday I went to the pyramides but was not allowed into the parc because, no bikes allowed.  Seen then before but wanted a picture with the Harley.

Hence I went to the Harley shop to by a local Tshirt with pyramides image on it.  Only 1 my size and no sleeves. 

I had a taxi driver who I followed so  not to loose the way.    Traffic is peculiar to say the least but I got through.   Fear is the worst you can have here.   Do like them.

This morning I took off at 08 AM to El Mynia where I arrived at 13.00 hrs after 350 km.

Of course with many new experiences like driving on the Nile Corniche.   It was hell because of all the people going to market and the traffic in between.

The engine was near to overheating due to no speed and so no cooling.

Hence I turned off to the Western Desert road against all advises.     It was a treat .  Nice large road and one can fly.  Hardly any traffic.

After 100 km stopped at a roadblock and was put aside.  Needed passport.

After 10 minutes they told me that I would get an escort to El MInya.  And truely, one pick up in front of me and one behind and there we went.  I felt like the president himself.       They were super friendly and know all important Dutchmen, i.e. Van Basten, Cruyf, Gullit and that' s it.

They say that  tomorrow they will escort me again to Luxor and we start at 08 AM.  Curious if they will.

If somewhere someone invented the speedhump it must have been Egypt or did they inherit these also from the British ?

You find them in amazing high frequency and in all sort of shapes, sizes and disrepair.  To day I cursed properly because I grounded twice praying and hoping the bike would survive.   The lower frame tubes receive the beating and I din't dare to check them yet.  

Worst is that they are real donkeys , grey as the tar of the road so you do not see them.  At a speed of 100 km that's a challenge and almost a launch from the saddle.

I get more and more cautious for these.

El Minya is known for some troubles so I was warned from many angles .  Of course my escort prevented any problem.  They even pushed through the traffic with sirenes on till at the hotel.

The hotel is in a backstreet and has got no facilities like resto or bar.  This is sometimes an advantage, like now that I must sleep well to take the same beating tomorrow over 500 km to Luxor.  Hope to reach it before dark ( at 17.30 )

I want to take the Great Eastern Desert road on the other ( east ) side of the Nile but do not know if the Hermandad will agree.  I have my passport so in case they are not there at 8 AM I take off alone.

I will try to make a picture with the escort which they generally fancy and I avoid a detention.

Cheers, for now.