Cairo, Egypt January 3,1909

Dear Jim,

Cairo had to be the best stop so far. Me along with 1600 sailors were sent ashore, for two days, and could do whatever we pleased without being watched by officers. I rode the train and went and saw the pyramids. The Sphinx was really cool too. We took pictures on it with all the other sailors. Wish you could see it, but ill show you pictures when we I get back.