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Adapted by catherine bush from the novel by clyde edgerton. Her children grown, she lives a comfortable and independent life. Take day trips and excursions to see ancient pyramids, visit the monuments of the nile valley and the souks, mosques and madrassas of islamic cairo, experience local festivals and markets, and dont miss out. Jan 03, 1987 walking across egypt restores your faith in mankind.
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