the streets of Cairo
by ano on Jan.02, 2010, under everything
The Cairo metro region is home to 18 million people, and probably 20 million by the time you read this. Constant activity, noises, smells, and people, people, everywhere you turn. And every front door and curb and street corner is somebody’s workshop or storefront. Just finding a spot to sit or stand in the chaos feels like an accomplishment.
Hop right on the bus, pay whoever is standing at the door, and watch all the pedestrians pass you by as you sit in standstill traffic.
Who needs a workshop? Sit on a tire in the street.
Delivery skills that put hipster San Francisco bike messengers to shame.
Evidence of a hard day's work.
taking a break from carrying boxes and getting a hard time from his friend.
UPS has nothing on this.
I'm not sure exactly what he fixes at this shop, but I think 'everything' would be a good guess.
the busy street of cairo, where sidewalks are as jammed as the streets.
Awnings for sale. On the side of the street at midnight. This place literally never sleeps.
the only way to get around this place, but I doubt you'd survive. Red lights are only for decoration here.
lots of friendly folks, at least, when they aren't trying to hustle you.
there is not enough time for buses to stop, so you need a running start to get on one.
one of the larger traffic circles in downtown Cairo.
when its time to pray, its time to pray, even if you're hanging out in the shade of a coke machine.
January 2nd, 2010 on 4:36 pm
Simply stunning pictures. Very well done! Thanks for sharing.
February 4th, 2010 on 11:52 am
I was there in november last year and yes this is the real Caïro. It seems like i am there again when i look to this beautiful pictures!