A couple waits for a Nile boat cruise at dusk on Valentine's Day in Cairo, Egypt. Although not a traditional holiday in Egypt, globalization has made Valentine's Day increasingly popular with young urban Egyptians. For many people in Cairo, life has slowly begun to return to normal, just days after the overthrow of former President Mubarak.
A couple waits for their Valentine’s Day cruise on the Nile
By Robert Hood
After the last few weeks, it's good to see a picture of daily life in Cairo that doesn't involve protests or confrontations.