The Egyptian Museum
Our great guide, Emad, purchased our tickets for entry to the Museum and at the same time picked up earphones and what I imagine were receivers that we were to wear around our necks so that when we entered the Museum he could ensure that the only commentary we heard was his.
Normally the museum is completely full of visitors and guides and so I it must be very difficult to hear or concentrate on the commentary from you own guide. Today it was still busy but not as busy perhaps as before the Revolution. However we were amazed at how many visitors there were considering it’s considered “quieter than normal;”
As I mentioned before there were visitors from all over the world. From the USA to Australia and lots of countries in between. I suppose the fact the Egypt has such a wonderful heritage means that no matter what sort of upheaval it experiences there will always be travelers who want to see and experience what this marvelous country has to offer.
(I would imagine many of them had chosen a Nile Cruise and Cairo option when they were booking their travel arrangements).
The other reason to ensure that you have earphones and a receiver is be sure that you dont’ get lost and that is you do get caught up and delayed by another group that you can still find your guide.