Khan el-Khalili

Ahmed, our Nile cruise guide, told us not to bother with Cairo's famous bazaar.  "Everything is made in China," he warned.

Corrugated plastic keeps out the harsh sun.

And lenses don't care where colorful goods are made.

 

 

Although I must say I found this mannequin a little shocking.

Shaimaa led us to a store deep in Khan el-Khalili where she could verify the glass goods were blown in Egypt.  She drives a hard bargain, too.

Real Egyptians shopped for food and home goods.

Cats are welcome, too.