They Absolutely LOVE Children

“You will find that Egyptians love children.” That was what we were told before we arrived here.

Now what does that really mean anyways. Well, just to give you an idea. While we have hardly ventured out to do much shopping, Hannah has already amassed a nice collection of complimentary knick knacks from shopkeepers. She will proudly show off her new necklace, jewelry box, and wooden figurine from her Egyptian “friends” if you ask her. I’m thinking that the next time we go into a store, I will have her point out the most exquisite art piece and see what the shopkeeper will do.

But truly, it is so refreshing to see how the Egyptians receive your children wholeheartedly. It is not just from the shopkeepers whom do not expect that you will in turn feel obligated to make a purchase from them. It is from most Egyptians whom we have encountered. They take great interest in your children, and will kiss and hug them if you do not object.

In fact, often when we go downstairs from our apartment, we will invariably hear someone call out “Hannah” before we even catch sight of anyone. Adults whom we interact with will always greet and talk with Hannah, and admire and ask of Megan.

We are certain that our girls will get so used to the attention lavished on them during their time here that they will wonder why they are not treated like princesses wherever they go.