As usual visas were available for $15/£10 from the bank windows to the left hand side. I managed to advise a few people, but must were beguiled by the Egyptian 'reps' waiting for them.
This is a slight improvent on previous years
Tayeb collected us and transferred us to the Sheherazade Hotel, we unpacked and settled in to our room, and then dined at the Pharaohs Hotel opposite. The food was as good as ever, there were at least 20 customers, a mix of British ex-pats and some German and Italian speakers who may be associated with a 'dig'.