By
their eyes, voices and gestures they seek contact 
with
the passengers on board. The negotiation starts when contact has been established.
The salesmen throw the merchandise on the deck for the customers' examination.
They bargain by shouting offers to each other. If they reach an agreement
the customer throws back the money, using the plastic bag which contained
the goods.The
boat leaves Esna and the typical sense of state that you connect with Egypt.
We continue our cruise on the Nile, this river of time that has always existed and always will exist for ever and ever.
First published: Monday 20th May, 1996.
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