Over the last few years we have experienced our birthdays in many different places and situations. After arriving in Cairo about 2 years ago we have finally managed to go to the Cairo Opera House. We knew that the Cairo Symphony Orchestra played every Saturday evening but we didn't know what they were playing! So Jane's birthday treat was a meal in a restaurant on the banks of the River Nile followed by a concert. We thoroughly enjoyed the concert - it was a shame that the Opera House was only 10% full. Listening to Ravel, especially the Menuet, made one forget about all the difficulties of living in Cairo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9qxygpFTos
Pete's birthday treat was going to the British Community Association clubhouse where he enjoyed Cumberland sausage, chips and baked beans (and Coleman's mustard) and then Everton vs Liverpool on satellite TV. Jane enjoyed the meal but decided to read instead of watching the game, which was an exciting 3-3 draw.
Because our birthdays are so close together (Jane is 12 days older than Pete) we also had a fish 'n' chip lunch with a few friends.
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