Thoughts on Egypt

I am very excited to leave Egypt.  The most magnificent parts of Egypt has turned a people into greedy, cheating people.  It is typical to be cheated in most any purchase, they see foreigners as non stop source of income as few actually decide to spend more than a week within Egypt’s borders.  What makes the situation worse, is that the little English that is spoken is enough to encourage and welcome visitors.  They are overly nice and then increase prices as you get ready to pay.  Paul Therox relates them to a very helpful, friendly individual that at the last minute will pick your pocket.

 

The pyramids, among Egypt’s other treasures are a sight to behold, but to be honest, I would highly discourage one to visit Egypt.  Seeing the pyramids has always been a dream of mine, but the amount of tourists, the commoditization of these treasures, and the sheer cheating nature of locals spoil the Pyramid’s splendor. 

 

The children were another obstacle of Egypt—I mean this in a literal sense, as they hurl stones, sticks and even run after you when cycling.  I had children shout Fuck You and spit at me.  It was not just one spit, but a rapid fire succession of spit that the child must have been quelling from his mouth for quite a while.  I think that American children would not do this.  Perhaps they might out of boredom, if there was no Nintendo or TV to keep their attention. 

 

Really I think that American kids would not care if 63 Egyptians were cycling along a local road.  It is the young boys that are the worse, as they must impress their peers and take taunting a step further with each cyclist.  I think back to my childhood and the only memory I can recollect is me and a buddy throwing sticks at the under carriage of passing traffic.  It was not the smartest thing to do, standing on the corner directly in front of my house.  After about eight cars, I was caught and brought to my front door, ready to be scolded by my angry mother. 

 

I am looking forward to the sands of Sudan, no children, honest people and a barren desert to focus my mind.

 

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