Running and Hopping in Asia

Tim and Tracy's adventures in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Tracy is on crutches after falling off a ladder while Tim is geared up for three weeks of events with the "World Interhash" - a gathering of the "drinking club with a running problem".

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I'm a Brit/Yank who has now settling back in Scotland with wife Tracy after living in New Zealand and traveling in Australia for a couple of years. Having contributed random thoughts on life in the Antipodes I now blog some impressions of returning to my native Scotland after 22 years away, and also document my marathon training to keep myself motivated. I post pictures at www.timcooke.com which also help to tell the story of our travels.

Friday, November 24, 2006

Sidewalks/ Pavements

One thing you realize in Vietnam and Cambodia is that the one thing you do not do on sidewalks/ pavements is walk. For that you take a chance with the traffic on the street. Things you do use it for (and anyone with other observations is welcome to add):

1. Moto parking
2. Moto or bicycle repair
3. Gas station (fixed or mobile pump)
4. Restaurant/ breakfast bar
5. Store or shop
6. Bed
7. Child care center
8. Building materials store
9. Barber's shop
10. Office with typewriter or computer
11. Tailor's shop
12. Shower

I'm sure there are many I've forgotten. It is amazing that in ostensibly socialist Vietnam private enterprise and small business is a way of life! To avoid political controversy I will not contrast this with certain places where the small businesses are supressed by the mighty oppressor Wa***rt and no-one seems to care.

posted by Tim | 3:21 AM

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