Egypt - Part 9: It's all about the... Sphinx

It's always good to have the local currency when the wheels hit the tarmac.
I was on a mission... to the local American Express to turn some bennys into sphinxys.
I gave the guy at the window $100 and he told me I'd get 450 LE (Egyptian Pounds) and some change at the rate of 1 to 4.6 plus $3 fee (AMEX member). OK, sure, whatever... I was on a mission.
I sent Gim one of those "mission accomplished" text message, with the details. He texts back that the LE is trading at 1 to 5.4.
We wuz robbed.

Anyway, it was either this or at the airport Travelex. I rather be safe than sorry. We'll exchange more when we land.