After my contract finished in Al Ain (and before the next one started) Damian and I travelled to Egypt, London and Ireland fo rthree weeks, before returning to NZ. We were in for a culture shock in Cairo. With 24 million people and almost as many old cars, the driving was crazy. Three lanes could easily accommodate 7 layers of cars, all tooting and vying for space. And then in the middle of that we spot this guy on his cycle, delivering the days fresh bread supplies!!! Incredible!! Down the road, the bread was laid out in piles on the street waiting for buyers...mmm...we were not in the queue! The poverty in Cairo contrasts hugely with the wealth of Qatar and the UAE.