Monday, May 23, 2005

Cair Bazaar Khan al Kalili Yesterday we went to the Egyptian Museum and shopping at the big bazaar. The museum was as expected - lots of sarcophogi and papyrus. My favorite part was the room dedicated to King Tut. It contained the headdress/mask that's so famous in images. The bazaar was relatively quiet as many of the shops were closed (for Sunday). They sold hookahs and lanterns, touristy kitch, belly dancer outfits, and jewelry. I've never been proposed to so much in my life as walking down the streets of the bazaar. The vendors would call out "What are you looking for? lamp? scarf? Egyptian husband?" Many of the proposals were dependant on purchasing something from their shop. I think it's hilarious, but I'm not quite sure how to take it. I prefer to think that I just look like a tourist with my light haircolor that's pretty uncommon here.

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