As opposed to our stunt in Egypt in January, this time round I have seen the other face of Egypt. It has been top class food, amazing views, fabulous service, the best of the best – and all thank to Iman Soliman, her friend Mindy, Omeima Kamel, John Grainger and Ahmed Ahmed who took me under their wings and lived up to Egypt’s world-renowned hospitality. Virtually every night saw me flapping around town in one exotic location or other. Iman had views down to a T taking me to boats on the Nile full of film stars, floating rafts with live bands, and lunch at the Mena House. Mindy provided vent for hysterical moments and helped shape theories about the males in the country. Omeima revealed that you can play bridge and crocket in Cairo by treating me to dinner at the exclusive Gezira Sporting Club (one of Omar El Sherif’s hang outs). John indulged me with some Egyptian plonk – errr, the best red wine in the country, and a great dinner in an ex-brothel. Finally, Ahmed crowned the cliché by going after me over a sheesha pipe and orange juice on my second day in Cairo. What more could I possibly have asked for?
A sheesha pipe was smoked whilst above the bar, people shot clay ducks.
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