Have you ever tried inhaling in the streets of Cairo? Well I have...

 

I remembered then what a luxury it is to have to be indoors all day in this city. And I can tell you, 2 years ago, it was bad alright but not THAT bad.

I had to hold my breath until I reached the supermarket.

 

So I answered my friend that, it might be true everyone here is using similar machinery, however, check out any taxi discharging black smoke on the street, look at the driver, and notice how happy the guy is, he's not gonna fix it, he won't pay for it, even if u gave him the money, he'll go buy more cigarettes with it...or dope for all he cares. But it isn't his fault...I mean look at those big public transportation buses, show me one, just one, that is not dirty, not emitting that dreadful smoke, not blocking the way and stopping 'only' at bus stops!!

 

It's a mindset I'm afraid, our society keeps complaining of pollution, when in fact we're the ones imposing it. And if you wanna understand what I mean, try this, next time you're in a cafe', restaurant or any indoor facility, ask the one next to you to please cut down on smoking for a while and explain that the 5 cigarettes s/he's already had should keep him/her happy for a while. See the look on his/her face and probably hear some words as well...then you'll remember "The Mindset".

 

 

Ania...Saving up for an oxygen tube.