Funny experiences in Egypt

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From the time I arrived to Egypt I love the atmosphere but I also had some cultural shock. I took my way with the taxi to my hotel on highway and after about half an hour we arrived to some narrow roads with soil ground, not built and sometimes a bit rough. On the side of the roads we passed by all kinds of shops from small food stores through electronics to fruits and vegetable and food stands. Finally we arrived to the hotel. Small hotel with a tiny reception at the entrance. A tall Egyptian man, around 35 years old came to greet me and take my luggages. While I was checking in, he gave me the straight question if I have a husband or boyfriend. I wasn't interested about hooking up with anyone there so I said that I have a fiance. Then he answered that if my boyfriend changes his mind, he'll give for me 300 camels. I have to admit I felt flattered. I heard stories of some girl friends that they got offer of 150 camels when they were in Egypt. I went up to the terrace and I got the view I was looking forward to. On one side the great pyramids and on the other side I could see the street with the cars and tuk tuks and 4 donkeys and a camel was standing in front of the hotel at the side of the road. One of the donkeys walked away to hang out with his buddy at the corner. Because they weren't tied anywhere, they could wonder freely. But I think they always stayed around their place. They're very smart animals actually. While I was enjoying the view, I puzzled how will this guy bring all those camels here through the narrow streets where everyone's face will fall down. I imagined it would only be possible through the desert. And how would the transfer to Europe and placing them would be sorted?! A weird picture came into my head of 300 camels standing on someone's farm in the UK, after landing them because I couldn't place them anywhere. Later on of course I realized it must be all a joke. And nowdays they probably sort it out with money but still count it with camels. I haven't accepted the deal anyway. The other interesting thing here is the crazy traffic, there's no rules on the roads, like in India just in smaller version. Cars passing next to each other so close that nearly skretching each other while tuk tuks were rushing next to them. And sometimes they just cut in front of us to fly to the other side of the road through the separation line. They are always in a rush because most of them don't have licence. I haven't seen a single crossroad for passengers in Cairo. People just crossing in between the cars which are coming with normal speed, tuk tuks flying and just going around them. I don't know how they do it.. If my partner wouldn't be next to me all the time I would poo myself in the middle of the road. Maybe their president will change on this situation too, since he did already lots of changes. He builds a lot, people are saying he is an engineer. One day we were passing by a Casto cafe. Not Costa.. same logo, exactly same writing and colour but they changed the first "o" with "a". Because of the lockdown it was closed so I couldn't try it, but as soon as opens I will try and compare and share my experiences with selfie. I haven't imagined that they even copy cafés..The same day I seen a Tommy Hollinger shop too. Same logo as well, or such a small change that you cannot see. Apart from all these in my view people are really nice and helpful, they have a good heart. They helped me too with giving me room on cheap price eg. and everyone were very welcoming. But you have to find the right people. Because also a lots of them would hassle you like everywhere in the world they do with foreigners. Also if you buy a property here do just through very trusted companies, the ones advertising in TV as well. Otherwise you could pay a lots of money and stay without property at the end. It has happened before. To be continued...