a filler post
I promise to update with a real post soon, but in the meantime, I just have to share a link that makes me laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38bLXqQNR4I&NR=1
Traffic in this city is amusing, to say the least. I don’t think the video is of Dhaka, but it is more or less identical to the conditions here. Being able to cross the street is a skill requiring much practice. My tried-and-true New York pedestrian techniques have proved to be of little value. I’ve been advised to just look straight and walk at a steady pace.
I have yet to take the advice.
Cat:
- Miscellaneous | Time: 12:02 pm (UTC+8)
Actually, the trick I picked up in Asia is to walk at a measured (predictable) pace across the street while making eye contact with every possible car that can hit you. Also you have to be willing to physically stop the car/moped/rickshaw when you need to.
Comment by Jie — May 31, 2007 @ 9:39 pm
Jie - there are way too many cars here to make eye contact. It’s embarrassing though, I stand with several people while crossing the street, and end up being the only one left behind.
Comment by jeni — June 1, 2007 @ 6:20 am