And I think I learned a thing or two too! We Brits get on trains and do precisely what aspiringnomad's degree project found - we avoid other passengers if we can. Your interesting tale proves how much more rewarding it is to sit and talk to someone. I'll try it next time.
What a profoundly beautiful blog... thanks for sharing and being the kind of person who is willing to cross boundaries. I pray that Jerome found the encouragement he needs to achieve his good goals, like taking care of his mother.
Another "Wow!" What a very well written, incredible story. I really enjoyed this. You truly do have a gift for being open to seeing people. This reminded me of you asking the woman in Egypt (I think) if you could see her face. Thank you for sharing this.
Why thank you very much. I was hoping to hear from you! In all fairness, my gift of gab has backfired on me more than once....I just haven't written about those incidents...guess I could though. :)
Great blog for a white lady! When I was completing my graduate degree in anthropology I conducted an experiment in which I mapped and recorded where passengers would sit when boarding a bus. Passengers would invariably sit as far from eachother as was physically possible. Your behaviour would have totally screwed up my findings!
It can't be done independently No matter how hard you try in Egypt, you simply cannot avoid touts and "guides". It's a fascinating nation but is also up there with India as the most frustrating.
How many camels are you worth? For something different next time you visit Egypt ensure that any male with you is a "cousin" and see how many camels he is offered for your hand in marriage. A policeman saw a photo of my sister and offered 200 camels for her marriage. I sent her an SMS to inform her of this offer and she responded that she would not be sold for less than 250!
What an enjoyable read! Been to Egypt but it's been years! Everything you said rings true. Overly flattering. Yeah. I have a friend whose Asian features drew much attention and awe. She nearly cried out of al the attention she felt she didn't need(she only wanted to shop!).
Learning from Andrea Andrea,
Your curiosity and gentle approach can get you in touch with other people quickly, who would not otherwise respond. Good Work! Keep traveling, sharing and blogging. Edwina
Keep Smiling
Mike Fossey
And I think I learned a thing or two too!
We Brits get on trains and do precisely what aspiringnomad's degree project found - we avoid other passengers if we can. Your interesting tale proves how much more rewarding it is to sit and talk to someone. I'll try it next time.