I decided to film the Nile and McDonalds here in Cairo. It was the best McDonalds that I have ever had because of the atmosphere. It was actually quite comforting to be in familiar surroundings. Believe it or not McDonalds was actually in the top two nicest restaurants I've been in while in Cairo. I had a Big Mac, next time I will get the McArabia. Don't laugh there really is a McArabia. It's a chicken sandwich in a pita. While filming the menu at McDonalds an employee came up to me and asked how I was doing, I put down the camera and said fine. I thought that she was going to be mad but she was actually very concerned with what I was doing. I said I was filming the menu to show people in America what the menu looked like in Cairo. But she must have thought this to be so odd, that I must be an employee from the corporate office checking quality, Because I got the best service ever. She asked what do you want? And went behind the counter and got my order herself ahead of the rest of the line.
Watch the traffic as I talk on the bridge over the Nile. Traffic here is truly insane. And I know you may think I am exaggerating so I will film a taxi cab ride on a later video.
I also filmed children swimming in the Nile which is also insane. There is a virus in the Nile called Bilharzia and it is supposed to be contracted from swimming in the Nile. But don't worry, nobody in our group has any plans for swimming in the Nile.
2 comments:
Hi!
So glad to get your videos. What a wonderful trip.
You are really giving us a feel for what it is like there.
Who would have thought that McDonalds would be the best place to eat.
Love, Mom & Dad
Hi E-Man. It looks and sounds like you're having a great time. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Your itinerary seems to be rather full (the pyramids, camel rides in the desert, Cairo, Mt. Sinai...). However, if you get the chance, you should also try to visit BF Egypt. I've always heard so much about it (especially the middle part of the town).
Keep having fun.
Brian
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