Overnight Train!

Saturday we were graciously hosted by Patrick Gaffney (a friend from Wharton) and his partner Robert for a delicious brunch. They are in a great apartment in Zamelek overlooking the Nile. Makes me want a job at the State Department! I am sorry to report that we arrived on Egyptian time since we were packing and buying train tix. They cooked up a wonderful spread and we all enjoyed their company for a few hours before heading over to the Citadel.

The Citadel is a fortress perched on a cliff with a beautiful (and strategic) view and two mosques that was built when crusaders started sacking neighboring countries. We treated the boys to the military museum - cannons, guns, swords etc. Dinner followed at the market where we got a pastrami pancake (think stuffed pizza) and a banana and honey pancake. Just enough fuel to get us through the chaos of the market where we bought Greg a Galabeh - the traditional local egyptian garb before heading to the train station.

Then we partied it up on the overnight train from Cairo to Luxor. It was quite exciting. The kids slept great and Greg and I survived. Although, not sure how well Greg survived - looks like he's the first victim of the Pharaoh's revenge :(