tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477131299817733843.post9212122225714763018..comments2023-05-26T10:44:37.150-04:00Comments on The Bi-Coloured-Python-Rock-Snake: Obama Visits the PyramidsBi-Coloured-Python-Rock-Snakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486453438350039642noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477131299817733843.post-53345703900578416562009-06-05T21:15:03.115-04:002009-06-05T21:15:03.115-04:00Yeah, you'd be okay in Egypt wearing a sensibl...Yeah, you'd be okay in Egypt wearing a sensible everyday outfit. You definitely want to have your legs covered and at least have some sleeve, though. What's the point of needlessly drawing attention?<br /><br />Beyond that, though, conforming to their norms is a demonstration of respect. The girls in our group definitely reported that people were more open and friendly when they simply met local norms: legs covered to the ankle, arms to the wrist, and some token head cover.<br /><br />By the same token for men, even though young Egyptian men all love their tight jeans and shiny synthetic shirts, slacks and a button-down shirt is your best bet to be taken seriously.Bi-Coloured-Python-Rock-Snakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486453438350039642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477131299817733843.post-51356027728857752712009-06-05T16:54:08.219-04:002009-06-05T16:54:08.219-04:00So here's a question. The guidebooks stay that...So here's a question. The guidebooks stay that Egypt is pretty progressive and that American women don't have to be too terribly concerned about wearing skirts and covering hair and such. <br /><br />But I wonder; should I head into Khan al-Khalili, what would YOU recommend I wear?Elephantschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610471467736150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477131299817733843.post-13409997258208160112009-06-05T15:29:29.915-04:002009-06-05T15:29:29.915-04:00I think you would really love Khan al-Khalili. It...I think you would really love Khan al-Khalili. It's just the most incredible collection of <b>stuff</b> you could possibly imagine. And if there's something you can't find, all the alleys surrounding it are full of craftsmen who can make it for you.Bi-Coloured-Python-Rock-Snakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486453438350039642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477131299817733843.post-86563236145756037912009-06-05T13:25:06.408-04:002009-06-05T13:25:06.408-04:00My word, it's Waterstreet with the scent of ca...My word, it's Waterstreet with the scent of cardamom.Elephantschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610471467736150461noreply@blogger.com