Egypt
Qatar and Egypt: Population Extremes and the Price of Baba
On an eventful trip to the Khana El-Khalili bazaar of Cairo, I entered a Jalabiya shop (form of Arab dress) prepared to bargain, and a little too overconfident in my haggling abilities. In Egypt as soon as shop owners spot a foreigner, they quadruple their prices. It is needless to say that by the time … Continue reading
Tensions and Opinions
(Picture thanks to: http://www.kelmetnamag.com/index.php) I would like to think that I am a veteran of Cairo, a master of the winding streets, chaotic traffic, and constant noise. But, although I was in Cairo almost exactly a year ago, I have come to realize that I am still quite the newbie. I may have … Continue reading
Democracy is at Work in Egypt
BY MBAYE LO It’s an interesting time to be in Cairo. As the night falls in this densely populated city, live music and loud TV discussions animate the atmosphere of its open café houses, while small protests erupt, and screaming drivers bust through the crowd demanding a pathway. The fear and anxiety of Cairenes over … Continue reading