Jenyfer, you took the metro in Cairo???? You are brave. Absolutely brave. I wouldn’t have done it. The taxis are cheap and always available. I think they still are.
The last time I was in Cairo, in 1995, the taxi driver went through all the red lights. When I finally protested, he said: “Madame, if I stopped at a red light, the car behind me would bump into me.” Got it. He’s smart. But I started praying for my safety!!!
Moucho congrats on your amazing reviews. All of them. I’m waiting for my new hard drive to buy All the Way Home. I blogged about the despair given by computer crashes on my blog.
Mona - You know, I’ve never had any trouble on the Metro. And as unpleasant as it can be when it is crowded, sometimes the time savings of taking the Metro makes it worthwhile. You wouldn’t believe how long it takes to get anywhere in a taxi these days!
Hi Jenyfer,
I hope you know that 2 carriages in the middle of the train are specifically for ladies. One with red sign that’s for ladies all the time and another with green sign starting 9.00 pm men could get on. You wouldn’t miss the signs’ colors
Congrats on the wonderful book review, Jenyfer! I don’t remember the Metro but I do remember taking my life in my hands and sprinting across a Cairo street. Not for the faint-hearted!
Do you know how much petrol costs in Egypt? Our petrol is NZ$2 per liter, which makes it more expensive than the US.
Mona - I was on the ladies car, believe me!! But in a way I think it was worse because there is NO personal space there when it is crowded - the ladies don’t care if they press up against you whereas the men have always TRIED not to get too close :)
Jane & Wylie - Egypt is a fascinating place, no doubt about it. Save your pennies and book a ticket!
Shelley - Yes, crossing the street can be hazardous. Drivers make it your responsibility to get out of the way! I am not sure what petrol costs in Egypt actually but I do know that as recently as last week the government doubled the prices to make up for a raise that they gave all the government employees. That must have hurt! And I imagine that things like the Metro will be more crowded than ever now.
I LOVE your glimpses of life in Egypt. PS… knew the book was gonna be good!
by anny cook May 21st, 2008 at 7:45 amJenyfer, you took the metro in Cairo???? You are brave. Absolutely brave. I wouldn’t have done it. The taxis are cheap and always available. I think they still are.
The last time I was in Cairo, in 1995, the taxi driver went through all the red lights. When I finally protested, he said: “Madame, if I stopped at a red light, the car behind me would bump into me.” Got it. He’s smart. But I started praying for my safety!!!
Moucho congrats on your amazing reviews. All of them. I’m waiting for my new hard drive to buy All the Way Home. I blogged about the despair given by computer crashes on my blog.
by Mona Risk May 21st, 2008 at 8:45 amAnny - thank you!
Mona - You know, I’ve never had any trouble on the Metro. And as unpleasant as it can be when it is crowded, sometimes the time savings of taking the Metro makes it worthwhile. You wouldn’t believe how long it takes to get anywhere in a taxi these days!
by Jenyfer Matthews May 21st, 2008 at 9:31 amLove the glimpse into Egyptian public transportation.
by Estella May 21st, 2008 at 1:31 pmI’m so jealous over your trip to Egypt. I hope to someday visit Abu Simbel and take a cruise on the Nile. The pics of Egypt were awesome.
by Jane May 21st, 2008 at 2:12 pmExcellent blog. I didn’t realize you were in Egypt, Jenyfer.
Hello to Shel:)
by Sandra May 21st, 2008 at 3:40 pmHi Jenyfer,
by Mona May 21st, 2008 at 4:58 pmI hope you know that 2 carriages in the middle of the train are specifically for ladies. One with red sign that’s for ladies all the time and another with green sign starting 9.00 pm men could get on. You wouldn’t miss the signs’ colors
Egypt is high on the list of ‘must-see’ places. Thanks for the glimpse and congrats on the stellar book review :)
by Wylie Kinson May 21st, 2008 at 4:59 pmCongrats on the wonderful book review, Jenyfer! I don’t remember the Metro but I do remember taking my life in my hands and sprinting across a Cairo street. Not for the faint-hearted!
Do you know how much petrol costs in Egypt? Our petrol is NZ$2 per liter, which makes it more expensive than the US.
by Shelley Munro May 21st, 2008 at 7:55 pmMona - I was on the ladies car, believe me!! But in a way I think it was worse because there is NO personal space there when it is crowded - the ladies don’t care if they press up against you whereas the men have always TRIED not to get too close :)
Jane & Wylie - Egypt is a fascinating place, no doubt about it. Save your pennies and book a ticket!
Shelley - Yes, crossing the street can be hazardous. Drivers make it your responsibility to get out of the way! I am not sure what petrol costs in Egypt actually but I do know that as recently as last week the government doubled the prices to make up for a raise that they gave all the government employees. That must have hurt! And I imagine that things like the Metro will be more crowded than ever now.
by Jenyfer Matthews May 21st, 2008 at 9:13 pmThanks so much for visiting, Jenyfer! I always enjoy your posts.
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