June 4, 2009
Oh Cairo...we're sure you've all been exposed to the chaos that has taken over our already chaotic city due to President Obama's visit today.
The streets have been a mess for days...some weeks...in preparation for his visit. The da2ery (ring road) by itself has been under maaaajor reconstruction as well as other roads being cleaned and smoothed out causing more traffic than we know what to do with.
The streets have been cleaned and decorated as well, which we really hope lasts longer than his visit.
Not only that, but a lot of companies have given their employees today off or allowed them to "work from home". Unfortunately for some, not everyone gets the day off so there have been emails circulating with "traffic regulations and schedules" and such for the day so that people know when and where to go out.
Today, President Obama's speech will be addressing the Muslim world and we really can't wait to hear what he has to say!
To all those hitting the streets tomorrow for whatever reason, GOOD LUCK!!