The Friday Photo: Bedouin Man, Sinai
Eid is 35, but looks older. As a child he worked in the Sinai desert, tending the family’s goats as they migrated in search of fresh pasture. Today he is settled, married with two young children, and a professional driver. He still wears the traditional Bedouin garb, both because it’s comfortable and cool in the desert and because — well, why should he change?
He seems as much a part of this old, old landscape as the Yi lady we met in northern China or the Kayan woman sat in her Borneo longhouse.
that desert – so beautiful, so stark. amazing photo!
Thank you! I got lucky when he just appeared on top of the dune…
You seem to be loving your time there, and you’re getting some great material. I’m enjoying the ride.
Really, really loving Egypt. I’d expected it to be a lot more difficult than it has been so far (though Dahab is about as easy as it gets): and glad you’re enjoying the mix of stuff…