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Old 11-01-2006, 16:26   #9 (permalink)
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a word of warning for anyone planning the trip.... beware of the 'traders' at the Pyramids. We were harrassed as soon as we arrived there, a very firm 'NO THANKYOU' is required.
I found that wearing sunglasses (therefore no eye contact), plus complete ignorance meant that they gave up sooner. As soon as you speak, thats it. They know you can communicate and they will NOT leave you alone.

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We also had a 2 hour guided tour of Cario museum, again this was fantastic, especially being able to view all King Tutankamens treasures.
Same here. Did you go and see the mummies? They've got 11 of 'em and they charge you something like £6 to go into that section alone. Its worth a look, though.
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