But is it safe in Egypt?

I can say without question after having wandering into the bowels of 20 cities, towns and villages from the north to south of Egypt that when and Egyptian first sees a stranger his/her first thought is "Welcome!"

Egyptians are friendlier than you. Yes, you, the person reading this.

Ask yourself what your first thought is when you see a stranger?

I am more welcomed everywhere by everyone here, that I am in my own country.

In every mosque. In every dark alley. In every encounter.

It is impossible to walk by a young person without receiving a Hello. Every person regardless of age or manner of dress, from fully western to traditional to full burka has a ready smile and an open invitation.

Ask youself what kind of society you live in. I do.