http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/ The motocycle is the official mode of transportation in Vietnam. It is the life blood of the economy. Taken away the motorbike from a person is like cutting off his legs. In Saigon alone, there is almost 3 millions of them. http://images.fotki.com/logo3.gif http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/ http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2537.html Vietnamese are extremely inventive when it comes to means of transportation
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v784/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2537-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:00:37 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2543.html This picture is a testament for why Vietnam could be a heaven for bank robbers
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v782/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2543-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:01:12 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2558.html If the Japanese are masters in using umbrella on bicycle then the Vietnamese have lifted them to another level on a motorbike
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v784/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2558-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:04:14 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2781.html This is the prefered transportation for trip into the city for those who can not afford a motorbike. Throw a little salt in it and you will have a good (big) can of sardines
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v782/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2781-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:08:28 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2798.html Tricycle can be converted into a food stall in a flash. These food carts are pushed in the alleys crisscrossing the city
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v784/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2798-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:09:32 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2564.html These propeller plane are OK only if the air-conditioner works in the 35+ Celcius weather
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v784/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2564-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:10:00 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2545.html Yup, the economy revolves around the motorbike
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v782/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2545-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:02:05 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2550.html Modified bicycle to a tricycle for charge carrying
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v784/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2550-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:02:58 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2530.html The economy also revoles around bicycle too
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v782/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2530-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:04:51 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2572.html Cyclo are not just for passengers
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v784/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2572-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:05:29 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_0513.html Yup, that's a fridge on the cyclo but this guy is an amateur, I have seen one balancing upright on the backseat of a motorbike
]]> http://images115.fotki.com/v664/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_0513-th.jpg Sat, 19 Apr 2003 03:28:54 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_0522.html At last a real use of the cyclo
]]> http://images115.fotki.com/v664/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_0522-th.jpg Sat, 19 Apr 2003 03:29:32 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2575.html I have seen six people piled up on one of these
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v782/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2575-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:06:12 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2578.html Why pedal when you have your passenger doing it for you
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v784/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2578-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:07:03 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2553.html Primary school girls use bicycles
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v784/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2553-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:03:37 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2581.html ... So are the high school ones
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v782/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2581-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:07:40 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_2784.html This is the latest fashion. Just kidding, having white skins is the top most priority for girls so all the protection are not really for health reasons
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v784/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_2784-th.jpg Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:08:59 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/crw_1229_jfr.html Bicycles are still very much present but they are mostly used by students or by those who cannot afford a motorbike.
]]> http://images114.fotki.com/v650/photos/5/51487/227641/CRW_1229_JFR-th.jpg Mon, 12 May 2003 01:21:10 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_0946.html This could explain all the talents in the Bejing Cirrus. Some of the load-carried is nothing short of amazing acts of balance.
]]> http://images115.fotki.com/v663/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_0946-th.jpg Sat, 19 Apr 2003 03:56:41 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_0960.html The motorbike is also used for "Just Maried" purpose too. Mostly in the chinese community of Cho Lon
]]> http://images115.fotki.com/v664/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_0960-th.jpg Sun, 20 Apr 2003 01:25:18 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_0419.html You were happily crossing the street when you happen to turn your head and see THEM coming at you... What are you going to do now?
]]> http://images112.fotki.com/v586/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_0419-th.jpg Sat, 10 May 2003 01:29:45 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_0431.html In case you are wondering how did I got this shot is such a low position... I was trying to make myself really small after the previous shot.
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v782/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_0431-th.jpg Sat, 10 May 2003 01:30:36 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_0439.html No, it's not because of SARS. No wonder, Vietnam can contain SARS that well. The wearing of masks is a everyday thing.
]]> http://images114.fotki.com/v633/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_0439-th.jpg Sat, 10 May 2003 01:31:11 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_0444.html This woman is well protected against all future SARS problems too
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/5/51487/227641/IMG_0444-th.jpg Sat, 10 May 2003 01:31:41 GMT http://public.fotki.com/thien/travel/vietnam_folder/transportation/img_0647.html If this thing breaks down, good luck trying to find the service manual for it
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