Shopping and chill

We packed up our bags after a bumpy morning - the Cairo water may have finally gotten to us. Fortunately, there are (super cheap) pharmacies everywhere so after stocking up on ondansetron and albuterol inhalers ($1!) we got some meds for the Egyptian water before heading out to some local artisan shops. We walked around our neighbourhood and everyone got some good finds before heading back for a late lunch. We had a delicious meal - lentil soup is a new favourite and our last try was our best.

We decided to leave our Nile Airbnb early (and our host was gracious enough to refund us our last night) so we could move to a hotel closer to the airport for our early flight out on Halloween. A 30 minute uber later (though Dad, E and G got left 20 minutes away from the hotel) we checked in to our massive 3 bedroom stay. We considered the pool but decided to stay in for an early bedtime. Mom and Dad went to a nearby grocery store - the busiest we’ve ever seen but also super kind workers (we felt like we might have stood out a bit) - and brought home dinner food while we watched the penultimate Traitors and finished The Mummy. Then it was off to bed for our 2am wake up call (midnight UK time). We had no problems with check in and enjoyed the lounge (and massage chair) before our 5am flight home. It’s going to be a bumpy day but at least we get to be home for Halloween.

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