Wednesday, March 10, 2010

City of blinding lights

i don't know what city U2 were singing to, but Cairo is MY city of blinding lights.
As i write this, im so high on this gorgeous city. Im so high on my gorgeous neighborhood and how beautiful and alive it becomes in the summer. These early days of summer make me appreciate everything SO much more. I long to be outside all the time. At work i look for tasks to do outdoors. I walk from building to building smiling idiotically every time im hit with the rays of sun. Summer makes this city come alive
at night it is so damn beautiful. people are happier. outdoor cafes are busy with the hustle of Cairenes embracing the beautiful weather. Lights are so much more vibrant. There is a rush to be outdoors, to wear a t-shirt and abandon the layers of ugly winter clothing.
I appreciate this city. i absolutely love this neighborhood. With its busy streets, with it's crowded sidewalks. I appreciate the crowd. i appreciate we have reason to head outdoors. i appreciate the summer.
There is nothing like the combination of beautiful places, friends who are family, good music, and a good walk and laugh. It is so rare to be able to walk anywhere in this city. Tonight i did. i met people i love. i walked back listening to music i love. and i feel so damn lucky.

U2 had it exactly right "Oh you look so beautiful tonight in this city of blinding lights"

2 comments:

  1. Sadly I didn't share your feelings when I had to spend 8 hours outdoors today! Winter is much more beautiful, at least u might be in for a surprise rain or something, but in summer u know what u're facing and you can't do anything about it!

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  2. yeah well when you're facing rain you can't do anything about that either :)
    i guess people are just different. we enjoy different things, different weather

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