Welcome to Cairo! Where Is Your Wife?

In Egypt, most displays of man-on-man affection aren’t what you might think

by R.M. Vaughan

photograph by Luis Orteo (Hemispheres)

Published in the October 2006 issue.  » BUY ISSUE     

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cberscheid: Having been to El Khair many times, I could not help but startle my fellow park dwellers with guffaws while reading this field note. Although I'm straight, it reminded me of the Holy Trinity of questions I am always asked while enjoying a sheesha in my favourite ahwas: How old are you? Are you married? Why not? September 27, 2006 09:08 EST

EmiCabral: Having come out and grown up in Cairo , I remember how confussing seeing the evident male on male affection was at first for me when I first moved there ,at age 19, from southern Argentina. Reading this article made me smile, and made me "homesick" in a weird way, that only those fortunate enough to have lived there will understand. Cairo is awful for a short trip, but could be an incredible experience if given time to the place to grow on you. Thanks R.M. for a delightful story. Emi March 03, 2007 13:49 EST

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