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Monday, September 24, 2012

Bargaining at the Nile River ...


Nile River is believed to be originated from Burundi, south of the equator which eventually flow through Egypt and finally dripping into the Mediterranean sea. In fact Nile River Nile is formed from the two different Niles, White Nile, which originates from the Lake Victoria, South Africa and the Blue Nile  which originates at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. These two rivers met in Sudan and then travel a long journey to reach its destination. Perhaps that is the reason why Nile River is also known as the longest river in the world.

As you known, Egypt is a desert area which rain is almost non-existence, that is why Nile River is fairly crucial to the ancient Egyptians and even present time ...
Today, I am taking to you to take a sneak peek at how the Egyptian merchants are doing the biz with the tourists which reside on the cruise ship along the Nile River.

"I am throwing this merchandise to you and please take a look at it ..." So he did and we, the tourists staying at the cruise ship, are ready to catch the merchandises ...

The stuff is leaving his hand ...

Up in the air ...

And he is waiting ...

Start bargaining ...

No .. No .. How about #^&*^ Egyptian pounds ...

Next merchant ...

Isn't it interesting? None of the tourists, at my ship, were actually bought anything from them --for whatever reason might be ... but it was definitely once a lifetime experience for us, for me, to witness how the Nile River not only providing food, transportation, and source of water for the Egyptians but also way of doing biz. 

I hope you guys are enjoying the Bargaining at the Nile River ...

Until next stop,
Journey of Life

8 comments:

  1. I enjoy all of your travel posts and photos, Angela!

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  2. Enjoying your posts. The Nile is a fascinating river. Wonder if tourists are still able to go to Egypt today to see it. If not, hope it happens again soon.

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    1. Yeah ... know exactly what you meant. I love your visits. It has been awhile!

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  3. What a way to do business! I enjoyed reading and seeing this!

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  4. It's amazing what people can do just to make an honest living. Love your photos!

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    1. Isn't it, I thought it was both creative and entertaining!

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