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Thoughts amid high summer in Cairo

A city caught between its rich heritage and tough, occasionally messy present unveils surprises that challenge one's preconceived notions. By Cai Haoxiang

Published Fri, Aug 14, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

AS the fireworks went off in Marina Bay during Singapore's National Day celebrations, I was in a grotto in Egypt, contemplating the rise and fall of civilisations.

Fighting a queasy stomach from having drunk from a Cairo water dispenser and exhaustion from walking around in the 40 deg C summer heat, I stumbled on what looked to be an aquarium in the middle of the city.

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