Shopping for souvenirs can be hard work, as the poor benighted tourist has to constantly haggle over prices - or not, if they are prepared to pay twice as much as they need. Here's a selection of shops and shopkeepers that are typical of the genre.

Carpets and wallhangings are popular with the tourists, and still a bargain. But, beware, it might be difficult to find somewhere in your house to fit something so exotic.

Papyrus shops are everywhere. This one was next door to the jewelry shop above.

On the West bank are many 'Alabaster factories' - but as far as I could see, nothing was being produced anywhere nearby,

But, for me, these are the most appealing souvenirs, showing some of the ancient craftsmanship. Many are obviously mass produced, but some of the more expensive, show that the old traditions are not yet dead.

Gold and silver shops abound - A piece of advice - although the hotels have jewelry shops, the prices are often twice as much as you will find on the street. You can also see which one of our party was the shopaholic!