Erik Travels "All Over" Egypt, Damages Culture

Erik on the Red Sea off Sharm el-Sheikh

-- CAIRO, Egypt

An exclusive ENN investigation has revealed that Erik traveled "all over" the vast Egyptian countryside, causing "extensive" damage to the well-being of average Egyptians.

"If the taxi drivers want to ask me every 30 seconds if I want a ride," a defiant Erik said at a hastily convened Cairo press conference, "is that my fault?  Where I'm from, if you want a ride, then you ask the cabbie, not the other way around."  The constant stopping of traffic around Erik caused some annoyance to Cairenes, but most were quite happy to have Erik in their city.  Several police officers shouted "Welcome to Egypt!" as Erik made his way through the city, according to eyewitnesses.

Apart from Cairo and its Pyramids (click for photos), ENN has obtained documents showing that Erik traveled to Alexandria and Sharm el-Sheikh, both of which feature beautiful beaches.  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak told ENN that several cases of blindness were reported in both of those cities after Erik's visit, allegedly because of Erik's extreme whiteness.  Despite his whiteness, ENN reporters were on the scene as Erik went snorkeling off Sharm el-Sheikh, visited the renowned Library at Alexandria, and saw such unique cultural artifacts as Pompeii's Pillar.

When asked about his travels throughout Egypt, Erik would only say that he had a "great" time.  Certainly, according to our correspondent, with the wonderful staff at the American University in Cairo and the amazing students that were his classmates, Erik would have had to work hard to avoid having a good time.

After two and a half quick months, Erik plans to return to California where he will resume his studies at UCSB.  Stay with ENN as we bring you the latest Erik news, as it happens.