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Aug. 11 - Flew back to Cairo in the morning and headed straight to Khan El Kalily, city's oldest bazaar dating back to the late 14th century, where browsing and bargaining are half the fun. Here, the opening price is never the final price. It depends on who or how you look. There is no tried and tested bargaining strategy; just shop around, decide how much something is worth to you, and start bargaining lower than that in order to end up at that point.



near the Bazaar


Sipping tea


Tourists (courtesy of Joanne Williams)


little Amsterdam in Cairo

That evening, all of us headed to TGIF situated on the banks of the Nile. An example of American globalization or capitalism. Surprisingly they have the same menu presentation too! Drinks, dancing...

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