Though I'd been warned about shopping in Egypt, that I must barter and get a better price, it was an experience. We got "capture" by a mini-moghul with three shops nearly on top of each other, tiny shops located along thin streets. Anything we needed he had and he "would give us a good price". In the end I bought many things I really did not need at prices which were likely not so good. But they are lovely things which I cannot mention as some are presents for family members who might read this blog.
Here are a few photos from today's adventure! (Please note:My internet has all gone Arabic so I can no longer use spell check, so be forgiving of my spelling infractions)
This is the wind farm outside of Hurghada.
This is Mickey Mouse who also has a holiday home in Egypt, apparently.
Spices outside of a shop.
A man carving on metal cats, quite amazing. I bought two of them. The saleman for the shop was a serious slick talker. With his quick talking, he nearly got an invitation to Rome from our Italian collegaue.
Off to work now....
Thanks for posting the picture of the wind farm - I find these farms mesmerizing. Who knew Mickey had a place in Egypt?
ReplyDeleteI think I would've come away with a few of those cats myself; I love to watch craftsmen at work. You will have to update us on the gifts once the recipients have received them. Thoroughly enjoying following you around Egypt Lauri :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like they are way ahead with windmill power than in the U.S., but not as far as Denmark.
ReplyDeleteI was actually surprised to see the wind farm. It hasn't been as windy here as it is on the coast in Namibia and they don't have wind farms. It makes a lot of sense since there is space in the desert.
ReplyDeleteI was really amazed at the way the man was making the cats. It seemed sort of rough but the output is quite intricate.
Ooh, looks amazing! I can't believe I spent 15 years in Israel and never got to Egypt. The cats look great, love the sounds of them. Missing yours?
ReplyDeleteHi Lauri - thanks for sharing your Egyptian experience with us - all most fascinating!
ReplyDeleteTania between the excitement of being here and the angst over my daughter leaving for America yesterday (still in transit as I write this) I haven't had time to miss the cats just yet.
ReplyDeleteWhatch out for zombie-faraoes. They're all over the place >:)))
ReplyDeleteNice pictures, makes me wanna visit Egypt ...
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The Egyptian Mickey Mouse has cracked me up. Those spices are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI just think it is great that you bought the presents. Everytime we go on a trip we know we will want to bring something for our beloved ones so we need to spare that money just to spend on them. Last year I was in Argentina, in some awesome Buenos Aires real estate I had gotten and since the accomodationwas so unexpensive, I decided to spend the money I had saved on my friends and family. I bought a looooot of clothes!
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