Dying an Early Death in Cairo

By 6 AM, the thick cloud of smoke and dust has finally cleared allowing one to saunter out in the predawn darkness with some hope of running in tranquility.

Yes, there is danger lurking in Cairo. Just last year, an open-air hotel cafe packed with tourists in the Khan al-Khalili market experienced another deadly bomb blast, the second time in less than four years.  One needs to keep your head on a swivel here, but just about anywhere when traveling in foreign lands. (See Footnote)