I have a new great idea for parking issues in US cities. Double park, then leave your car in low gear, so anyone can move it to get their own car out. It "works" in Egypt. One thing I can say about this method, it says a lot about the safety of property here. No body steals the cars, just moves them around if necessary. Much safer than the US or Europe. Egypt has a lot of issues, but robbery really isn't one of them.
Yesterday I went downtown to get and ISIC (International Student ID Card). I should have gotten one before I left, for good discounts. Luckily everywhere in Egypt accepts my AUC card, but not in Turkey. Anyways, this is not the point of my story. Afterwards we were riding the Metro (yes, the Cairo subway is also called the Metro, like D.C.). A man got on as the train was beeping its hurry sounds, and the door shut on his elbow. Luckily it was just his elbow, but it ripped his shirt, and scared me to death. I never want to get eaten by the subway doors. I have now decided that is the scariest thing about the Metro. Also, if you pronounce it with the short e sound, no Arabic speaker will understand you. You must say it MEETROU, because that is how it is spelled in Arabic. LOL!
So I have 3 days until TURKEY! I'm so pumped. I'm a little afraid of the prices there. Maybe it will be a good ease in before I return to the US and everything is so expensive. I am also a little concerned about the conditions in our hostel. Oh well, regardless I will be living there for at least 5 days. Also, it is supposed to rain while I'm there. Looks like Megan needs to buy an umbrella when she gets there...hard to find in Cairo. Well, I have to go catch the bus. More adventures ahead. Happy Thursday!
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I think it's ok for you to call it a subway. You know, so it's more funny.
Don't worry about the prices. Bargain, bargain, and bargain!!! They all want your money. Have fun!
Be careful and don't forget my camel! Love you!
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