Egypt is two states in one. One is a developed tourist center, well equipped and prosperous. The other is the poorest North African country, in which devastation reigns. It is interesting to know how the indigenous Egyptians live, who are not related to the tourism business.
Instructions
Step 1
Take, for example, the small Egyptian city of Safaga, which is located on the coast, but is not directly related to tourism. There is no definite city center here - it falls at the intersection of two central streets. There are no sidewalks in Safaga, pedestrians walk directly on the roadway. As a matter of fact, there are no strict traffic rules here either.
Step 2
There are more motorcycles than cars in Safaga. Cars can be found here, but mostly very old. Here you can see, for example, Russian Zhiguli and Muscovites, covered for beauty from the inside with tiger-colored skins and with the Koran under the windshield.
Step 3
Arab families are numerous, and there are many children on the streets of the city. Egyptian children are sociable, happy to be photographed with foreigners, however, as are the indigenous adults. Any child here will not miss the opportunity to ask an adult for money.
Step 4
Almost every house in Safaga is unfinished because the tax on it is much lower than the tax on completed premises. The walls of the houses, the owners of which made a pilgrimage to Mecca, are painted, painted with ligature, they depict the means of transportation of a Muslim to holy places.
Step 5
Safaga beach is very different from the beaches of the resort area of Egypt. He's very dirty. By the way, the Egyptians do not swim at a temperature of 25 degrees, since such days are considered cold.
Step 6
The family life of Egyptians is based on centuries-old Muslim traditions. The man is the head of the family and the master of the house. He is completely free in his actions and desires. The woman is engaged in the home and raising children. Education is not important for a woman, and if she works, it is considered a shame for the family. A woman should not go out without a hijab (headscarf). Egyptian men can have up to four wives if they are able to provide for them.
Step 7
Egyptians treat tourists with disdain as "cash cows". But despite this, they are good-natured and cheerful people.
