aLEXANDRIA AND bITASH, eGYPT

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Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt (Cairo is largest) and lies at the western edge of the Nile River.  It's a busy port city and houses the largest and oldest of the ancient libraries, established in the 3rd century BC.  The now destroyed, underwater lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was built between 280-247 BC, and at over 100 meters in overall height it was one of the tallest manmade structures of the world.  Bitash is a seaside town just outside Alexandria with beautiful beaches.

I was only in  Egypt for two weeks, and that was enough for me.  I'm usually very into the history of a new place, but I found Bitash and Alexandria to be very dirty.  It wasn't just the sand, there was litter and garbage everywhere.  Looking past that you'll find very kind and friendly people.  I'm sure there are plenty of positives for both of these cities, but perhaps I just wasn't in the right mood to visit them.

1. Take a full day historical tour.

2. Visit the Nile River  

3. Take a day trip to see the pyramids and sphinx of Giza.

4. Visit the Roman Amphitheater.

5. Visit the Alexandria National Museum.

6. Take a food tour.

7. Take a day trip to Cairo and ride a camel.

8. Ride a tuk-tuk. (The fastest way to get around!)

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While this wasn't my favorite place to visit, the graciousness and generosity of my Airbnb host was unsurpassed.  Ahmed went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable, including taking me sightseeing and introducing me to his family.