Water
Tap water is chlorinated. Local people's stomachs are used to it but yours
is probably not. Bottled water is readily available and recommended. It
costs about LE2 (20p English) for 1.5 litres in supermarkets and the same
or less for a chilled 0.75 litre bottle from street kiosks. You will probably
pay more in hotels, but it would still be cheaper than a pack of tummy pills.
Outside Luxor and the other main towns and cities, mains
water may be more risky and should certainly be avoided or sterilised. |
Food and Milk
Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is
available and is recommended, but should be reconstituted with pure water,
not tap water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from
unboiled milk.
 Why worry with refrigeration?
It's only 32 degrees today
Meat and fish should be well-cooked and preferably served hot. Pork is
not usually sold in Egypt. Pork (if you do find it) salad and mayonnaise
may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked. Only eat fruit
from a trusted source or that you have peeled yourself. |
