Frogger

Remember the famous Atari game Frogger, where the frog had to across the river on the moving logs and not fall into the river?

This is Egypt,  walking across the street.  Instead trying not to get hit by a moving car, bus, truck or horse and cart.

I miss my days of waiting patiently at a busy street for the crosswalk to show me the green man light-up, saying it's safe to walk across in America.  Not so in Egypt.  There are very few built in crosswalks in Egypt. Only a few designated crosswalks in Alexandria,  the second largest city in Egypt  Cairo on the other hand, doesn't appear to have too many.  Basically,  you are putting yourself in Gods hands and walk across. 

However, this is the mentality of Egyptians. This is their every day way of life. Egyptians cross anywhere, even expresswsys and very busy highways. After 2 years of living here I still can't believe it. 

I have only experienced it once in a very busy intersection in Alexandria, a round about. I thought I literally was going to die between my anxiety and cars coming practically from all directions. No, thank you, never attempted it again.  I would like to stay alive, thank you!

So, whenever I have to cross the street I always go with a friend and hold on for dear life. A few yelps escape my mouth, almost every time.  

Do you know the drivers do not stop or slow down for pedestrians.  But I have to tell you, if they hit any of you crossing the street, that car will be stopped. There will be many Egyptians with helpful hands and voices telling that driver to watch out and could they hit God's people! 

But that's another blog coming soon...