Short summer in winter

Written: 6 february 2008
Travel time: 7 — 14 january 2008
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It was amazing to be in summer in the middle of winter! Feeling of some kind of freedom, not a passing holiday! This is not the first time in Hurghada, but in the winter I had to visit for the first time. "Leila", I personally like the architecture. Let not very intricate, but eastern. In European-style hotels you can relax in Europe. The sea in winter is not for everyone, the water is 20-22C. Although, if compared with Turgoyak, next to which I was lucky enough to live, Red is better. Maybe January is not the best month for a beach holiday, but when compared with 25C frost in the Urals, that's it!

I recommend either to take with you or buy a windbreaker upon arrival. Evening dresses can be left at home immediately. People come here to rest, and you won’t surprise anyone with a crinoline. And you will be like a white crow! Short skirts are also not welcome! Of course, we understand that beautiful legs should be shown!

But, trust us, we will impress you on the beach, and it would not be humane to tempt waiters who go home to their wife once a season for ten days! And in the city, I would not advise dressing up too frankly, everyone will touch you. And I don't think you would like that!

In general, be kind to everyone. People also live there, by the way, more friendly than Russians. Don't forget to say hello! If the Arabs ask you how you are doing, be sure to express your interest in their affairs. This is a national tradition, and not idle curiosity at all.

The market is better to visit in Dahar, it is cheaper there. Bargain, they obviously want to tear off three skins from you. It's also a tradition! Those who do not bargain are not interested...I was offered a hookah for $2 in Dahar, in Sakkala it costs $5. Be sure to take a camera with you, there are so many masterpieces of street architecture!! ! Go shopping willingly, even those that are only for Arabs.
If you don't want to buy now, find an excuse to leave the store. Here you are a walking wallet, you are tomorrow's lunch, so do not worry about unnecessary obtrusiveness. Just do not go to those shops that you, in principle, are not interested in. If you are in Dahar in "Pharaoh" (leather shop), say hello to Mahmud from Katya. He will understand. By the way, he doesn't speak Russian well. In general, the Arabs are very mobile people, they speak English, German, sometimes French, they learn Russian. Well done!!!

Sakkala (center) is located approximately in the middle. If you go there by minibus, say "McDonald's". Do not pay more than 2-3 pounds per person. Have small money, no one will give you change. A taxi to Sakkala costs 20 pounds, ours is 100 rubles. Do not travel alone, you can visit the shops in the back streets. It's usually cheaper there.
In general, do not buy anything on the first exit to the city (nothing expensive), then it turns out that "there" is cheaper. Caution and reason will save you from disappointment !!!

For those who are going to have fun, I recommend visiting the "Havana Club" (not far from the hotel, admission until 3 am is free, drinks are paid, as in any session), "Calypso" (the most prestigious), "Hed - ..." seaside cafe "El Mina" in Dahar.

Only, dear girls, do not think that you are fed and watered just like that. Arabian horses are only looking for entertainment for this and the following nights, until you leave. Nobody wants to marry here! And there were also cases when caring lovers took gold from women. My advice, why not take all the gold you have with you! With this, you will only amaze Russia! I think if you have found a couple of thousand dollars for a trip over the hill, then you are absolutely liquid in terms of tsatsok. No need to take gold out of the country!
Her gold reserves are thinning all the time!! ! Relax, sunbathe, go through various procedures in the "Health Club", love yourself!!!

Now let's go to the hotel! The season starts from April, all entertainment events too. If this is what you want, then February is not for you! At the first meeting, the guide will tell you everything in detail, do not miss useful information! Horse and camel rides are impressive, especially since you've already paid for it! Sports games too, but only collectively, look for a company. Bars for those who go on a break before dusk are open in different places from 10 am to 12 am! For those who want to continue the holiday, I recommend taking water bottles in the room and filling them with fuel and lubricants. The show is fantastic (I haven't been to the circus for a long time)!! ! Well done guys!! ! During the day, cleaners, at the stable, and in the evening also in the show !! ! Just respect!!!

By the way, pay attention to the gradation between the attendants.
Waiters, hounds, senior hall manager Mukhamed, my age, has been working in this hotel for 6 years, got a belly, and his boss, in a jacket, forgot his name, has an impressive momon! When I asked why, he replied that he was a big boss, he was supposed to. Friendly with everyone! She did not feel threatened by the male staff, and did not try to provoke. They are interesting to me as people! If you go to "Leyla", give me a sign, I want to send a letter to Mukhamed through you, he is a good person.
If you have any questions, please contact me, I will be glad to help, and do not forget about my request. Let's help each other!!! ! My address is 3fonova@inbox. en
Happy Travel!! !
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