European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 02, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Temple ruins at Korn combo North of Aswan. Camels wait to take passengers up the Hill to the ruins of St. Simeon monastery. V of Coj so  recent Mew York Timba Ted a n contained a Reader letter urging traveler Sto visit % Egypt threader had Lustre fam from business trip there and was amazed att absence tto be Able to see Egypt nearly empty a a Opportunity unlikely to happen pm wrote Boris it makes travel a Joy a no a Nix Ahsu and -"5 i a us there is nothing to tear Ahoi the atmosphere \ 6ncibtecks motto lamer a a a therein Ako no heed to  violently j  old amp High some of us did Doht tiflis four to tops a we a cab them Bazar i teb a whatever they re ten for i lit whatever they re ten pc a up temp Ota has the by  Mehdi be Teather goods x.  a Yew x v n. It Quot never pay the asking priced bargaining is a Way of Lifen Egypt As in much of the Middle East one of the asking Price but be Content to Settle at paying half of what is originally asked. A Good strategy but if you want something badly and the Salesman is stubborn you will Likely end up paying More a it. It you can also bargain in shops outside of the bazaars although it May be More difficult to get the paces Downs a a a popular Purchase by members of our group was theg Labia the Long dress worn by Arab men. For $7 and up depending on fabric selected you can have one tailor made in the bazaars they re great for lounging. Baks Heesh it s a word one hears Over and Over a8$hiegypt. It s More than a do the literal translation is Quot share the wealth obviously those who tender a service be it carrying Luggage or sen ing food expect Baks Heesh. Egyptians can be Clever in coming up with ways to earn Baks Heesh. At our hotel in Cairo the toilet paper was never replaced and frequently there was no hot water each time we had to Call service. A smiling egyptian was always Happy to take care of the matters a a and earn some Baks Heesh when travelling with a group the guide is expected to take care of the Quot big Baks Heesh our Leader explained. However he instructed each of us to give so plasters or 1 Pound 06.or 32 cents extra depending on the service involved it s not unusual for those or the receiving end to express disappointment to Teli you How they gave you Superb service and deserve a much greater Baks Heesh. This too is the Way of life. Ignore it we were told a a Quot. A  a. A a a �?��?�1. A a a a a a a. A a a. A a a it a v. A y ,.�?��?��?�.-�?���?��&Quot a. Getting there the average traveler is Best advised to join a group for his first visit to Egypt All inclusive package Tours Are available through travel offices on military bases As Well As travel agencies on the  University of Maryland has another trip scheduled May 26 through june 9, and there Are still a few openings. Cost is $1,420. For details Contact. University of Maryland Munich Campus study Tours office Munich military 440-6096 or. Munich civilian 089-690-0075. A Lea Hurkin May 2, 1991 stripes Magazine 13