Today, Nabil, Nazia & I skipped classes and went to Khan El Khalili, the famous bazaar in Cairo. Relax Dad, I'm allowed to skip 4 sessions of each class this summer and these were the first (and probably the only, especially since next week is the final week of classes) classes I've skipped. This was my first trip to the bazaar, but I'd been told to go in small groups if you want to survive the constant pressure from vendors. So our group was perfect--small, fun and efficient.
The vendors will say anything to lure you into their stores. This is a collection of the funniest & most clever phrases I heard today:
"Hey, lucky guy, come here and take a look!" (said because I was walking with Nazia)
"Hey, Arafat!" (said because I was wearing a keffieya like Yassir Arafat's)
"What can I do to get you to spend your money?"
"I don't know what you're looking for, but I have it!"
"Everything's free!"
"You make me very happy if you take a look!"
"Hey, Rambo, come take a look!"
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hey rambo...is my favorite!!!
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