Just when I was starting to get frustrated and fed up with Cairo, I am sent relief, in the form of an honest and kind taxi driver. 

When I got into the taxi he introduced himself and then blurted out, "you Christian?".  I answered yes and he excitedly said "me too!" exposing the Coptic cross hanging from his mirror.  After a couple of minutes of silence I decided to try to keep the conversation rolling, but the only thing I could think to say was, "I love Jesus" he smiled and said "I love Jesus too!" From that moment forward, we were best friends.  I hired him on the spot to drive me around the entire day--without a doubt the best decision for any budget traveler in Cairo (someone contact Lonely Planet!).  For an entire day I didn't need to worry about haggling.  If I needed a bottle of water, he bought it for me.  He helped buy my tickets and made sure I gave my ticket to the right person (apparently local "tour guides" like to lurk near the entrance and grab your ticket and don't return it until you have enjoyed and paid for a tour). 

Giza was an amazing experience.  Another one of those moments when I felt as if I was outside my body.  Words cannot describe the thrill I had gazing at the Pyramids.  It was unbelievable. 

Camels, "An Egyptian Cadillac" the camel wrangler's quote--not mine

 

One more thing I check off my list...