February 6, 2005
I have pretty much given up on using the metro for commuting from
Maadi to AUC. There is some strange phenomenon of physics at work
with the metro:
- There are more people using the metro than it can actually hold.
- Every hour of the day is a rush hour, so it is packed whenever you go.
- Statistically, there will be occasional trains with standing room or
even a few empty seats, but they are always going the other direction.
Being a prudent person who enjoys life and wants to continue to do so,
I would not consider driving in Cairo, so the alternative has been
to hire a car to get to and from campus. Sharing the ride with a colleague
helps keep the cost manageable and provides excellent company, too.
The daily route goes along the Cornishe by the river.
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