Bali has the craziest traffic I've ever seen. The roads are really narrow, people park every where and drivers ignore the lines on the roads. But I've never seen an accident or injuries on the roads. In Bali everyone drives motorbikes. I've seen up to four people on one bike at a time. The people not only overload the motor bikes, but they also cut through traffic and the motorbikes drive in the middle of the street. Some of the people on the bikes also pile crates and produce on them. I'm surprised that none of the piles of crates fall over and I never saw an acident. Sometimes cows, dogs and cats cross the road and lay really close to the roads, but they never get run over.
Along with the crazyness on the roads, people seem to have some rules. For example, people honk to let others know they're there not to cuss them out like in the States. People take turns crossing streets without traffic lights. And they never go very fast and they watchout for eachother, especially when there are ladies or children involved. The traffic in Bali seemed chaotic at first, but now it seems orderly and safe compared to lots of other places.:) KAYLEY SIENNA ROLPH<>
Yes--it was the same in Burma. There seems to be some sort of quiet language among those on the road. OUr guide said that drivers "talk to each other"--but in a quiet body language. And the fact that they don't go fast and don't get mad makes it all much smoother. But I'm glad your Dad didn't decide to rent a car.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Sweetheart. love, bippy
Phnom penh will be similar!
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