English Bookstores: Cosmopolitanism be damned; the pickings are slim. Al-Ma’aref (see Orientation) has a few English titles; Book Center, 49 Sa’ad Zaghloul St. (tel. 482 2925), has a good selection of English and Egyptian literature in paperback (open Sat.-Thurs. 9am-l :30pm and 6-9pm); the Ramadan Bazaar Bookshop features some AUC books (open 9am-llpm; tel. 86 61 11); and Al-Ahram, 13 Al-Hurriya St. (tel. 483 4000), opposite the Piccadilly Hotel, has an impressive collection of detective novels and medical texts. (Open Sun. 9am-l:30pm, Sat.-Thurs. 9am-4pm.)

Cultural Centers: U.S., 3 Pharana St. (tel. 482 1009). Fine library. Open Mon.-Thurs. 10am-4pm, closed Aug. for inventory. U.K., 9 Ptolemies St. (tel. 482 0199). Open Sun.-Thurs. 9am-3:3Opm. Library open Sun.-Thurs. 10am-7:30pm. Photography and Film Developing: Kodak, 63 Safia Zaghloul St., has a large selection of Kodak film, about LE7 per roll. Developing LEI, plus 30pt per print. Open, daily 9am-9pm. Another Kodak on Salah Salem St. (30-40pt per print,depending on size.) There are also a number of smaller photo accessory and film shops along Sa’ad Zagliloul St. Pharmacy: Many are located along Sa’ad Zaghloul St. or scattered throughout downtown. Khalid (tel. 80 67 10), 3 doors west of Sa’ad Zaghloul Sq. next to the West Delta bus station, is open daily 9am-10pm. Hospital: Al-Moassa, Al-Hurriya St. (tel. 421 2887). For most illnesses, ask for help at a 4- or 5-star hotel. The privately run Smouha Medical Center, 14 May Rd.,

Smouha (tel. 420 2652/3/8/9), is accustomed to dealing with foreigners. Police: Emergency, tel. 123. City Police (tel. 122) are available 24 hrs. If possible
contact the Tourist Police (above).