So far I'm having an "I love Cairo day"

It's only about 10.30am and I've already tackled Egyptian bureaucracy and won! I an now the proud possessor of a 10 year Egyptian driving license.

OK, so it wasn't exactly me who tackled the red tape. A very efficient (amazing!) young man called Mohammed (what else) greeted me at the entrance, whisked me to the waiting room, produced a file with my name on it, whisked me off to another room to have my photo taken (why did I have to provide 4 photos in advance?) and 5 minutes later presented me with my credit card sized license. So, if you have the right contacts life here can be quite straightforward. We won't mention the driver getting lost trying to find the place or the reversing on the dual carriageway when he missed the entrance ......... Or the fact that wives are not allowed to drive the company provided cars. I have the license that's all that matters. Driving test - don't be silly!
So, now I just have to get a car ..................