Know Egypt ~ Sherif Louis remains in Cairo for now, 2/17 Reply

poster (2) I’ve communicated with Sherif via his Facebook Wall. Here is his reply to my question as to his location and plans:

Sherif A. Louis

Thanks Jim…

I’m still in Cairo.. got my bicycle fixed! Thankfully…
I should start again on Saturday will be in the Sinai first of March for about 2 weeks, then I will take it from Hurghada to Halayeb in 10 days…

I plan on finishing around Mid-April

Thanks Sherif for the quick reply. –jim

Know Egypt ~ Sherif Louis’ Tour ~ President Mubarak Resigns 2

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Sherif reports that he is now in Cairo [from his facebook page]. Today the world learns that the people forced the Egyptian President out of office. Interesting that all this happened after Sherif began his cycling tour on January 1, 2011. He is now 42 days into that tour. Yes, the events in Egypt have had their effect on his cycling. He enter Cairo Wednesday, 02/09.

He says in his blog:

Even though the trip has no religious or political view; but the recent events are imposing themselves on it, if I wish it or not.

I’ve been on the road for a month now, a lot has happened since day one. I have been far away from all the incidents but in a way or another I was heading back to them or they’d be chasing me. I haven’t written a lot since I started, but there isn’t much to talk about or discuss… most incidents are merely of interest.

This has been quite a long introduction…

I think this is a cycling tour like no other. Sherif Louis is a brave man to have endured what he has and continued to ride. He says he has unforgettable memories of this revolution and those from people he encountered as he closed on Cairo. I wonder what his thoughts are now that the people’s revolution has had its desired effect. He will comment here soon. Thanks my friend and stay safe. –jim

Know Egypt ~ Sherif Louis’ Tour amid protest ~ through Day30 7

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We have been peeking in on Sherif’s cycling tour through Egypt. My last article was 01/12 [through Day11]. Sherif last posted to his blog 01/21, where he continues to give very colorful descriptions of the Egyptian countryside and its people.  He also uploaded many more pictures to his photo gallery [through Day21] and his last facebook entry was also 01/21, with a comment 01/27.

t1larg.egypt1.giHe has not yet posted his experiences through Day30. With the protest and the response of the government, I wonder what affect these circumstances are having on Sherif’s cycling tour. Boy, did he pick a time to be out-and-about Egypt.

We trust all is well with him and that he will give us an update soon. I know this is a cycling experience that he will never forget. The best my friend and be safe. –jim

Know Egypt ~ Sherif Louis ~ Day3, 01/03/2011 ~ Bawiti Reply

poster (2)Sherif Louis’ epic tour of his homeland—Egypt on the tour–titled Know Egypt began as planned 6:10 a.m., 01/01/2011, New Years Day in Cairo .

Sherif gives us an update in his blog. He arrived at Bahareyah Oasis. He stayed in Bawiti is the central village of Bahareyah Oasis. Sherif tell us he rode 125km on the first day. I looks like he is on stride.

It is good to know all is well and that he is enjoying the experience. Remember check his blog reports and his FB Page.

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