A thriving camel market can be found just outside Cario at the Burqash camel market. Friday mornings are busiest. The camels are brought up the road from Western Sudan by camel herders along the 40 day road, often driven long distances...some of the camels are quite emaciated by the time they make it to the market, and we saw a few dead ones on the side of the road. They sell for about 400 to 1000 dollars and end up as meat for human consumption, or as working animals on farms or for transport. Keep posted for pictures, coming soon.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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So, what brings you to Cairo? Looking forward to lots of pictures, and thoughts on where you're going, what you're seeing, and your experiences. Have fun !
Will do, Jan. It is really hard to explain Cairo. We're here just to check it out.
Sometimes stream of thought impressions that hit your mind are just as informative as a thorough explanation of anything. I'm jealeous ! Enjoy !
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