Taxis: Off An-Nasr Way, 500m north of bus station and to the left, just before the bend in the road. To Qena (2 hrs., LE8). From there you can hook up with trains, buses, and trucks to points north and south. To Suez (375km, LE15). To Al-Quseir (80km, LE3). To Safaga (60km, LE2.25). Groups may try to arrange “special” service for the 510km ride to Cairo (LE21).

Ferries to Sharm ash-Sheikh: Sat.-Thurs. at 9am. Must book at least 1 day in advance. Going to the operators, Sea Cruisers (tel. 44 62 82) and Spring Tours (tel 44 70 03), will not save vou the LE10 commission taken by the hotels, so vou’re best off arranging trips through your hotel manager (LE70). The Shark, the Muriel, and the Golden Sun, in that order, are the boats of choice. Bike Rental: Several shops in the area between An-Nasr Way and the beach rent for LE4 per day. Shops in the harbor on Sheraton St. charge LE4 for V^-day, LE5-8 for whole day.

English Bookstore: At Arlene’s (see restaurant listings).