"When we're on our own we can do as we like," Rae reminded him. "But the first few days we'll need to conform to local custom as we'll be interacting with the native population."
"Yes, you will. Though I know enough about the local culture I could cover up in a burka and no one will know I'm not a native if I don't want them to. I passed for an Egyptian many times when I felt it necessary." Or even just for fun. "Of course, I won't look quite like a Cairene in this body, but I could make it work."