People of Egypt

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People were generally friendly and didn’t mind their pictures being taken. Life away from the bid city of Cairo had lots of traditional dress and conservative behavior but still friendly….

One of many water taxi drivers
Tourists having a drink in their hotel room. We could see the Giza pyramids in the distance…. we toasted to our health and ability to travel the world once again!
Old world meets new world!
We spent an afternoon on an island in the Nile with a rural farming family. They were friendly and enjoyable to visit with. The oldest daughter is going to high school and wants to be a doctor, the parents are very supportive in her plans.
Patty lost one of her hearing aids while walking around a temple. With the help of a security guard and his ability to follow Patty back where we came from they found this family who had found it on the ground!!!!
We bought roasted nuts from this street vendor, she was happy to let us take her picture.
We had a home hosted meal with a family in Aswan. The grandpa is a retired operating engineer from the High Dam and in retirement he has a nice art studio and is a self taught artist. Rod had a great time talking to him. The son is 29 and works as an IT computer guy, 4 days a week , 12 hours a day. During his 3 days off he does contract computer work, hard working young man. The grandma is still teaching at a local college. Mom, is a stay at home mom for their 2 year old son.
A couple of locals at the Giza pyramids
Local ladies walking home from the market
Local man irons all day using mouth to spray water!!! He’s 71 years old!!
This gentleman sews all day!
I think this guy is retired!
Rod got a lesson in palm frond crate making. Mohammed works from after breakfast until sunset!
Hands and feet work together!
Our group with Mohammed. He is 67 years old and says he regrets not getting an education but made sure his children got educated. He wants a better life for his children, just like all of us do!
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Rod and Patty Jenkins are retired and enjoy traveling. We hope you enjoy our posts as we we see different locations around the globe.

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