The Archive · 1926

Jerusalem to Egypt

The next journey was from Jerusalem to Egypt. Walking to the desert and then stealing a ride through goods' train, the adventurers arrived in Kanta Egypt, after four days of trave Because of the dirt and grime of these hard four days, and their unshaven appearance, ' they were permitted to enter by the Egyptian, Passport authorities only atter a thorough questioning.

Cairo with its pyramids, the Sphinx and the Nile was the next city of interest. After spending five. days there, the wanderers began a 4150 mile walk to Port Said. Their, youre led through the rich Nile region to Benba, Zogazing and Ismailia, whence they followed' the Suez canal through the hot desert to Pott Said, This 130 mile tramp was accomplished in five and a halt days, an average of 27 miles a day.

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