Marhaba,
Well it's coming up on Liberation Day in Kuwait. The celebrations are much like independence day in the states. The entire state is lit up in the state flag colors of red white green and black, everywhere you look, buildings and apartments will have lights strung up or banners or flags. They also will have a parade route set up although I don't think there is a parade as Americans are accustomed too. The street is closed mainly for pedestrian traffic where people gather and celebrate by spraying silly string and confetti and all sorts of things. A very festive time here in Kuwait.
Today the weather is gloomy. Somewhat overcast and dusty/ foggy. Not sure which it is, but the temperatures are a pleasant 64. Kim and I a planning to take a ride into Kuwait City to get some nighttime photos of the lights, liberation tower and what ever else is lit up. I hope the air is clear this evening. Kim has been having fun video taping the road trips on the highway's. It is amazing the way some of the drivers cut in and out of traffic. I call it the Kuwaiti snake maneuvers. Unfortunately, some don't survive without an accident . I was driving to work just the other day and saw at least five fresh accidents on the highway, and at one the police were cleaning up an obvious fatality. Its a shame, even though there are plenty of laws to determine the way people should drive, I have seen very little (if any) enforcement. There are supposed to be cameras for speed enforcement, but again, I don't know that they are operational. So, until there is any true enforcement on the roads, drivers must take their lives into their own hands, being ever vigilant and driving extremely defensive.
So, enjoy your day where ever you are and check back here again soon.
Ma'assalama
TTYL
Mike
