Comments | bridiep: So, you want to know about Egypt?

bridiep

So, you want to know about Egypt?

Jan 11, 2009 17:20

It starts here:

Prologue and Day 1: ( Read more... )

Comments 7

glove_puppet January 11 2009, 19:27:45 UTC

One of my friends lived in Cairo for a year, she said the smog got really grim. And watching ambulances trying to fit through traffic apparently, though hopefully you don't get to do that on Holiday ! Now trying to find a picture of TutanPenguin for you...

knit_nurse January 11 2009, 21:21:32 UTC

I believe this is what you are looking for. :)
Love your hair in that user pic by the way Bridie.

eremite January 11 2009, 20:23:55 UTC

"On bus, off bus" sounds hectic - but fun :)

All aflame now to find out what you said to the other family!

bridiep January 11 2009, 20:42:34 UTC

You will have to wait until Day 5 for that ;-)

jendaby January 12 2009, 01:25:34 UTC

I'm enjoying your narrative! Looking forward to the next installment. :)

artemisian42 January 12 2009, 06:25:31 UTC

More, more!!! :-)

took me a moment to realize what a "tout" is - I am wondering if you experienced being harassed by men, when alone. I've been told it can be pretty nasty for a solo woman in parts of northern Africa and Near East (mens' come-on's, being very rude/suggestive, etc)

bridiep January 12 2009, 22:49:35 UTC

I was trying to do the 'not engaging eye contact' thing, and I wore a headscarf constantly (mostly because I didn't think that Egypt was ready for my pink hair!), but I think they just saw a tourist, regardless of sex. They hassled Ian just as much.