Best time in JHB
Is it because everybody is doing their last minute xmas shopping? Or are people going later to work, or generally chilling somewhere on SA's coastline?The weeks before and after xmas are normally the most tolerable in this city. I speak from a drivers perspective here. My drive to work literally takes half the time than usual and I arrive way more relaxed and in good spirits since I did not have to dodge cars squeezing in-front of me, nor speed up to rid those fog lights sticking to my bumper. There is a real sense of calmness on the roads at the moment, making me wish that these few holidays weeks could go on for ever.
What scares me though are the amount of people in shopping centers...did they all walk there?
How the traffic in your city?
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Labels: holiday, Johannesburg, people, shopping, traffic, xmas
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The roads are very quiet and they are calmer - but also a little eery don't you think. Its awesome to be able to leave 10-15 mins before work and still get in on time!
You are right carlz - they do seem a little eery at times, feels like everyone has left. I also seems to be driving much more relaxed and slower since there is no push from the back.
Any divers you particularly dislike ritzy?
I don't like drivers that rush up behind you and then slam on brakes! I think thats just rude! i like drivers who say thank you when you let them in or just smile at you. Jozi drivers are generally quite uptight tho!
I agree, they are in general very uptight! What is most frustrating is how drivers try so damn hard to overtake and swivel through traffic just to get ahead, normally resulting with them waiting at the next red robot anyways. It's an unhealthy dose of impatience which they are plagued with...
I wonder how things will be when the hordes return and realise they have to negotiate the Oxford situation - and it could get worse: http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20061218133712188C423352
It's going to be chaos for quite a while (+- =3 years) hehe, and that will give us an excuse to work a few extra hours, just to skip the 5pm scramble! Prefer driving home later, allows one to wind of a little...
:) hehe, that could be it! Traffic problem is just an excuse to stay longer at the office...
or have a drink with me :)
sounds like a plan!!!!
thanks for lunch friend - always a highlight to the day ;) and thanks for the words of advice and inspiration - much appreciated!
no no, thank YOU!
am so stuffed now, can focus on work...argh! Need a digestive...hmmmm :P
did someone say jagermeister...i mean digestive!
..i def thought it! But after friday night..hmm..still have Jager streaming through my veins!
it must stop! jagerbombs have had their day and soon so will our livers
traffic, oh the little joys in life... The yellow cabs... brings NYC to life. reasons people are taking to walking lately.
hi jen, walking would be good, only problem: too far and too dangerous! Our 'cabs' also bring JHB to life, sometimes also to death, and they are def not yellow...
Poor Durban et al are having to deal with the load at the mo. There is always a mass exodus out of joburg now and in Easter. The numbers of migrating Joburgers during these times are actually quite staggering. Shame, I feel sorry for our coastlines in particular, but thank god for the rest of us!
today it took me less than 10 mins to get to work - what a pleasure!
Hey A-Lex: that's the reason I'd rather stay in JHB over this time. THe coastal areas are wayyy to packed !
Shnitz - top of the morning to ya! I had to stop cause of a red robot today, that was cool! :P
Gregor. Reading this blog for the first time, I realize I should have known you were in residence around the corner. See you 2morrow ...
ah... the crime rate, that is a downer. No yellow cabs. tsk tsk. hehehe... I guess the next best thing is the subway but you are more likey to get stabbed or worse miss the train. ;)
Subway? Hehe, not here!
They are building a gravy train thou, but completion only 2010...and till then a lot more traffic disturbances...
no subway... this is too much! hehehe...
cycling is always an option - not a good one at that thou...
another great day on the roads (except for yesterday's heist) even the malls seem quieter! Groogle - u couldn't cycle if u wanted to seeing as though your bike is still at me :)
carlz - i demand you release my property instantly. I want to ride to work from now on!!!!! Or else I'll bribe you with Jagers! muahaha