Mahandiseen
Tandoori Restaurant and Take-Away, 11 Shehab St. (tel. 348 6301). Take bus #815 from Tahrir (Nile Hilton station). Anyone longing for a curry and a lager will Get a very early start-it takes time to travel around the sites at Saqqara. The summer afternoon sun can be immobilizing, so be sure to bring plenty of water. Wear a hat, bring your own food, and make sure you’re wearing good shoes. Lighting inside some of the tombs is poor-a flashlight (which you can either bring along or rent for LEI) will enlighten your expedition. A cautionary note for women: ancient stones evidently make cold company, and the caretakers of these monuments can be overly friendly