On Aug 9, five out of our growing group of eleven Expat (foreign) Aviators were available for dinner & drinks in downtown Cairo. After a couple last minute changes of vinue, we found ourselves at the Cairo Tower. I think this turned out to be the best choice & we got to the top of the tower just in time for a fireworks show over the city, to the north of the tower.
At 187 m (614 ft), it is 43 metres (141 ft) higher than the Great Pyramid of Giza, which stands some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the southwest. The tower is situated on Gezira Island & as you can see below, offers a great view of the city.
Looking over the Nile to the east.
At 187 m (614 ft), it is 43 metres (141 ft) higher than the Great Pyramid of Giza, which stands some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the southwest. The tower is situated on Gezira Island & as you can see below, offers a great view of the city.
Looking over the Nile to the east.
Scott Palmore with our buddy & co-founder of the Aviator's Club of Expats (ACE), John Lewis in the background...always the clown, JD. Don't worry folks, he's harmless, except maybe to himself! :)
JD, you've gotta wait for that second flash before closing your eyes, when I'm working in red-eye reduction mode :) Classy, love theat table napkin. I think the locals were a little worried the minute we sat down in the revolving resturant...& yes, I'm sure it was revolving even before drinks were served!
From left to right: John, Rob, Mike, Scott & Doug.
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