Today was interesting so far. We see news reports that the level of violence has escalated in Tahrir- however the number of people there has significantly decreased. The remaining people are the hardcore people ready to die for change and the mass numbers are no longer on the streets. Everything really depends on tomorrow. As I mentioned before Friday prayers may be the best mobilizing tool that Egyptians have. Millions of Egyptians across Egypt go to the mosques around noon for Friday prayers. Last Friday this tactic proved to be useful as people left the mosques and joined the protests. They are calling for another such event tomorrow. We watch in anticipation.
Today a group of 18 of us went out today in Zamalek to Pottery Cafe to have lunch, smoke some sheesha and have a semblance of normality. We almost couldn't find tables because the place was so packed. People are trying to live in normality during the day and just exist. The violence and protests in Cairo are concentrated in 2 or 3 epicenters and the rest of the streets remain quiet. I have organized a poker tournament tonight in the dorms - shhhh! don't tell anyone because it's not allowed! :) But the guys and girls needs some release. The only danger we are in here is danger of boredom. Being locked up together gets boring after a while and we just try to watch some news - but I have to admit after a while it sounds repetitive, depressing and the same. We need breaks. I bought my first Egyptian flag today and have hung it in my room. Solidarity with the Egyptian people!
Long Live Msr!
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