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A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter I - Cairo and the Great Pyramid Part 2
In which the bustling bazaars of Cairo come vividly to life, with their rich tapestry of merchants in dazzling robes, colourful wares from silks to slippers, and cramped goldsmiths’ shops brimming with delicate treasures, all set against a backdrop of ancient streets and timeless customs. The narrative then turns to the perplexing endeavour of selecting a dahabeeyah, where the sameness of the boats and their captains, shifting moorings, and fluctuating prices create a labyrinthine challenge for the unaccustomed traveller.
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