"You look like a constipated ostrich." -Me إ

Moral of the story, don't walk like Mika did tonight, and I won't call you a constipated ostrich. I went souvenir shopping tonight. I was actually fun and not overwhelming. I think I'm becoming an Egyptian. The first night I visited Khan al-Khalili, it was the first week I was here. I was terrified if you want to know the truth, and I got hassled at every booth. Tonight was very different. I am so surprised how I have become accustomed to the culture here. Also a group of 4 white girls, 2 of which have blond hair, somehow made it through without getting mistaken as tourists. My theory is we don't look scared anymore, we know how to ignore, and we aren't afraid to bargain. I got a bag for 30 Egyptian pounds that was originally priced 75 pounds. I got the majority of gifts for people for $40. I was proud. Oh, and I got a silver ring for myself because silver here is cheap.

I also learned tonight that when I don't look like a wide-eyed tourist, I'm Spanish. Now, don't be mistaken, this doesn't mean Hispanic (Justin), it means I'm from Spain. Repeatedly store owners would ask me in Spanish if I was from Spain. Sometimes I like to say yes, just to change it up a bit. Plus it helps me try and revive my Spanish skills. I think the funniest harassment I heard tonight was, "Come look in my store. Don't worry, I am already married, I just want your money." Also some things just don't work well. We kept recognizing how sexual some of their innocent comments sound. "Come in, I will show you my goods." But that is probably just our immaturity seeping through.

I am excited to have gifts for people now. If you are special, I probably have one for you. I hope your Saturdays were equally fun. Have fun Sundays too.