More observations and stuff

Trip Start Oct 30, 2007
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Trip End Nov 18, 2007


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Friday, November 9, 2007

Ok, here are more observations, favorites, and funny stuff:

Dress - women dress in all variations, mostly with a headscarf, but not always.  There are full Burkas around as well.  On the young girls, make up seems almost mandatory.  I think they are trying to make up for not having as much adornment on their clothes in many cases, or more likely to attract a husband.  There are a lot of young girls (I would guess 16-20) with babies.  They marry young here.  Our guide said that if they are not married by 23, it will be hard for them to marry.  Kristi has gotten asked several times if she is married and if she has kids.  They want to know why no kids... even in Egypt... :)

Bazaars - If fou want an ego boost, visit a Souq (bazaar).  You are the prettiest or strongest or handsomest they have ever seen.  And, if you are American, the classic joke is "Welcome to Alaska."  We've also heard "Hey now brown cow."  There are many \others as well.  Oh, one guy in a small village said "ah, Cheeecago, you Mafio?"

New favorite drink - Lemon Juice (It's fresh squeezed lemon juice with just a touch of sugar) Delicious!
New favorite dessert - Coconut Baklava, Delicious!
New favorite food - anything Tagin (cooked in clay pot), Delicious! 
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