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The locals - Siwa Oasis
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| The Shali. The people who are your neighbours
in the Shali have not changed their way of life for
hundreds of years, yet they have now seen it all before.
As the Shali is where a lot of people will spend their
days walking around exploring the old buildings and
twisting ally ways, they have become used to 'tourist'
since the road was built in '84 and if ignored will
leave you well alone. If you say hello and give them
a smile, you will have a friend for life and will
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When you turn up in town it won't take long for the
guys in the market place to here your arrived. 10
people all together who stay for one or two weeks
is big news... the market stall holders and jeep drivers
are all friendly people who all speak good English
and are all keen to become your best friend for your
entire stay. A cup of tea offered is a genuine offer,
but remember they do make their living from the tourists
and no matter how hard you try... you will always
be seen as rich foreigner with tons of spare cash.
They are however not pushy at all like Egyptians in
other places where there are tourist and you can walk
around the souk all day and not be hassled by anyone. |
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| Siwan's are warm friendly people who will say hello
and let you on your way. The children are friendly
and 'What is your name" will be ringing in your
ears on a return to the Villa from wondering around
the back streets of the town. Walk further away from
the market area and you will become the focus of interest
with the level of "what is your name!" increasing
with every 100 m walked. They are great people and
very different from the rest of Egypt. They are more
african in their ways and they do not constantly hassle
you for money like most other places in Egypt. Any
offer of a trip to their garden or house for tea is
genuine and you will be welcome as long as you like. |
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The foreigners who live in town ( that includes us)
are a mixed bunch. There are several British owners
of land here and three of four live here a good part of the year. Most of the 'foreigners' here
are Egyptians who are seen just as foreign as we are.
This makes it interesting when you meet the Egyptians
of Siwa as you are both foreigners together and so
can have interesting conversations about Siwa and
Egypt as a whole. Most Egyptians that live in Siwa
all speak English and are very friendly.
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