Almost every day we use the subway, the subte. Monday to Thursday both of us start at 8am, Fridays and weekends it's the quickest way into the centre of town. So we're in a position to observe some of the different patterns of early morning use.

Mondays: At 7:35 the subte is rarely packed. People generally loook like they're trying to snatch the last few minutes of sleep (which is what my students claim is all they do on Sundays anyway) while hanging onto the white plastic hanging straps.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays: At 7:35 it's a little busier. If a train is delayed at all then you can end up with a big game of sardines but for the most part it's just a little busier. There's space for the chicas to put on their makeup (if they're not sleeping).

Thursdays: Packed. Get on, try to steer yourself to somewhere where you won't have to make way for people leaving the train, try to grab hold of something so that you can avoid the domino effect. Either listen to mp3 player or try and have your book out before you get on the train as you won't be able to get into your bag in the crush. Makeup? No chance.

In the downtown stations there are big electric blowers but in all the other stations there are ancient mesh covered fans that make a noise like a small plane... did I say it was hot as well? No?

It's pretty warm too.

Fridays: We don't use the subte that early.... heehee!
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