Kuwait is not a pedestrian friendly city. Cars drive way too fast and drivers create their own rules of the road. Why would we have only 2 lanes of traffic when the freeway can fit 5 cars across? Why would we stop at a red light when our destination is so close? Why buckle a baby into a car seat when the baby could be hanging out of the skylight?
We have decided that walking in this city can be even more of a challenge than HCMC. The lack of sidewalks, the cars whizzing by at over 100 mph, and the police who do nothing but sit in their cars checking how many "likes" their last Facebook post received has made us realize that if you can stay off the roads on foot, it is for the best. It is a sad realization for two people who's idea of a great past time is lacing up the sneakers and heading out for a walk. So, instead we lace up our shoes, curse the Kuwait traffic, and head to the safety of our gym!!
We have decided that walking in this city can be even more of a challenge than HCMC. The lack of sidewalks, the cars whizzing by at over 100 mph, and the police who do nothing but sit in their cars checking how many "likes" their last Facebook post received has made us realize that if you can stay off the roads on foot, it is for the best. It is a sad realization for two people who's idea of a great past time is lacing up the sneakers and heading out for a walk. So, instead we lace up our shoes, curse the Kuwait traffic, and head to the safety of our gym!!
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| This is a common sight. One of the only sidewalks in our neighborhood has become a parking spot. TYPICAL!! |
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