After 35 mins in the UBER, I did start to wonder where we were going, but the road systems are as such that it really did take 35 mins to drive, or 30 minutes to walk.
Arriving at the Museum, there was not a soul to be seen and to the untrained eye, it was closed.
Untitled by Rob Burns, on FlickrAfter observing for 10 minutes or so it appeared that the entrance being used by uniformed personnel, also had civilians coming through it, so I took the chance. I would say that half of my size 13 shoe was over the line when a young chap appeared from a office shouting in Arabic, noticing how shiny his gun was, I opted to stay exactly where I was :-) he approached and asked what I was doing in Arabic, I offered my apologies that I couldn't speak the lingo and as it is so often whilst abroad, he switched almost perfect English (better than mine !!) and i explained i had come to photograph the aircraft, he was more than happy with this and walked me down to the second entrance, to pay my entry fee, during the 10 minute walk we covered all things Liverpool and Mo Salah, on this occasion i thought better than to explain my allegiance to Manchester United.
I had to pay for two tickets, even though i was on my own, the reason became clear, I had to pay for my guide. At this point they checked my bag, I also had to assure them that i would not use the video on my phone. We set off on the short walk down to the exhibits, we briefly stopped at a small cafe to get some water, my chap then got talking to some base personnel who were also using the cafe, after a 5 minute wait he apologised and advised he would only be a couple more minutes. I took my chance now and advised i would be OK on my own as I know what the aircraft are and what they do. A round of coffees later and he sat happily chatting whist i got on my way around.
During my Visit the following were photographed.
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Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Untitled by Rob Burns, on FlickrAnd that was that, most enjoyable couple of hours, the museum shop had some fantastic models, but sadly they were nor for sale ??
The entrance to the Museum was a little bit steep at £0.50 and the taxis are far from cheap, the first 35 minute journey setting me back £1.20 and the return was £0.90, quick tip for you, if you are going to get an UBER, carry some cash, the maximum that you can tip for a journey is EGP 50 or £0.83.
Great place, great locals, just abide by the rules.
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