New Year Celebrations

As all around the world, fireworks and celebrations were evident around Alexandria on the night of 31st Dec/1st Jan. Kids were playing with fireworks on the street, loads of families were hanging out on the balconies of their flats enjoying the atmosphere.

And then, as the clock hit 00:00, people started launching fireworks from the balconies of their flats and throwing bags full of water with an exploding firework attached from their balconies down onto the road.

To appreciate the somewhat frightening nature of this you have to know that the area where I live is very densely built with high-rising towers facing each other. After a couple of water-bombs almost hit me on the head on their way down to the road, I had to stand back from edge of the balcony to avoid any unpleasant experiences. With fireworks flying towards my flat from opposing buildings, I finally decided to call it a night and left my balcony. I am really glad there were no incidents or fires - 'cause it looked ripe for disaster.