The mad leading the mad.

Here in Abuja I’ve seen a madman directing the traffic. Initially I was surprised to see that divers adhered to his directions, but actually it’s quite sensible; without his input a busy junction could quickly become a car park. He does a good job, saves people money by preventing bumps and scrapes, allows Road-Safety officers more nap-time and even earns a few tips during the day. Everyone’s a winner! It’s just a shame that drivers in Kubwa don’t observe the Road-Safety people with such diligence.

Ooh I could have a BIG rant about the traffic situation in Kubwa; 1 million people all fighting for space on the road, each with complete contempt for anyone else trying to do the same….BARG! But I won’t continue.
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Only to say that the whole thing is exacerbated by shoddy roads, clapped out vehicles, quick tempers and each person’s own belief that it is his/her right to drive where and how they please and that everyone else must respect that and should bloody well get out of the way…

It’s probably not that much different in London actually. It’s just that it’s always nice to have a good old transport moan. I think it must be a British thing. Weather observations and transport moans. Cracking.

PS. Today the weather is mostly hot, getting hotter and turning out hot. As usual.