So I was in Cairo for a few days a few weeks ago, then a day in Luxor. It was a part of a tour. I found there to be a lot of security, which makes sense in that country. The hotels had metal detectors upon entry. Something that Australia does not have. I went to the pyramids of Giza on my first day.
They were amazing! You can politely say no. I went on a camel ride which the tour guide negotiated the price for us. They take you to the other side of the pyramids where it is a bit more deserted. But he insisted they were free. Rookie mistake I know. Then asked for money even though paying for camel ride at the end was agreed upon. I felt pressured as hardly any people were around and we were over the other side away from everyone.
He wanted Australian money. So wanted 4 50 Egyptian notes. I put my wallet back in my pocket, well I tried to anyway but had to hold onto camel so tight because I almost fell off because he started sprinting back holding the camel so unexpectedly I think because he was unhappy. But my wallet fell out of my pocket. I realize it fell out when I had to hold on so tightly.
We go back and look for wallet and calls out for the other camel workers to look too. One of them find it and then hands it to their boss who hands it back to me, but wants money for it.
They argue in Egyptian and then I am allowed to go back. My tour guide gives them the money for my camel ride, and asks how did I lose the wallet. I explain the guy asked for money from him. He called up his boss and complained. He was good. Then the next day we went to Memphis where the first pyramids were built. That was great. I should also add that we had security in the mini van with us the entire time.
