Photographing Egypt

[Adam McKenty]

Hi Folks,
I'm going to Egypt in a few days, and -- since I haven't been quite 
convinced to switch to digital -- I have some questions about film and 
such. First, what is the current situation with airport x-rays? I had 
heard that any film below about 800 would be fine, but a NG guide I 
recently looked at said today's carry-on baggage zappers are so powerful 
they'll cook film of any speed. Other options are to have the film hand 
inspected, or buy it when I get there. Does anyone have first hand 
experience of this? Are most airports willing to hand-inspect film? Does 
anyone have a favourite Cairene photography store that sells 100 asa 
slide film?

Any other advice about film for a trip like this or general tips on 
traveling with cameras would be welcome too.

Thanks,
Adam