This year I got completely immersed in the Arab world. From Algeria, I went straight to Egypt. It was really interesting to check out the local tech conference. Though there was nothing supernatural about it. But that's not why we're here.

The atmosphere of Cairo struck me. There's something indescribably captivating here that you just can't stop looking at.

Literally a minute from an ordinary street. But there's chaotic traffic of cars and pedestrians under endless honking, and good old Ladas, and even guys walking hand in hand.

The latter here is considered a sign of close friendship. Though nowadays it's mainly among the older generation. Young people prefer to put an arm around the shoulder and walk that way, so they don't accidentally get mistaken for expressing sexual orientation.