Tag: culture

  • Shopping in Egypt!

    Shopping in Egypt!

    After our time in Hurghada, we returned back to Cairo and decided to do some shopping.  We bought papyrus, perfumes, jewelry, and alabaster from different shops around the city. Papyrus Papyrus is one of the most popular things to buy in Egypt.  This plant was first used by the ancient Egyptians to invent paper.  As…

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  • Our Last International Performances

    Our Last International Performances

    While in Cusco, we wanted to learn more about the culture of Peru. What better way to do this, than to experience some traditional Peruvian music and dance? As we were walking around the city, we came across one of the last Incan descendants demonstrating traditional music.  He was dressed in Incan attire and was playing a…

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