Friday, March 16, 2012

Driving in Chennai

Traffic in Chennai is like watching a school of fish. Buses, taxis, rickshaws, and motorcycles all weave in and out of each other like a choreographed dance. It is truly impressive and it's a wonder there aren't wrecks every five feet. Although I did see several buses that were pretty beat up. N
o room in between the two cars in front of you? The sidewalk is always an option. Cows just chillen on the middle cement divider. Motorcycles with the entire family on board. The poverty here is unlike anything you see in the US. Trash is everywhere. They burn it at night leaving a haze and smell that is extremely potent. Shacks made out of scrap metal where the roof is held down by old tires. It really makes you grateful for what you have.The power goes out every day at least once or twice. The cable channels cut out throughout the day. The infrastructure here is pathetic.

I saw a family of 4 but I couldn't get the camera ready in time
SOUNDHORN!
This truck looks fun
There is no such thing as waiting in line
Most people ride motorcycles
This is very common




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