Day one we made it from Kochin to Thrissur on the odometer 95 kilometers. There are few rules on the road, which was to David’s advantage as he kept taking right sided moves (not left) to get us out of trouble in, even in front of the traffic police. The people along the way have been interested in why anyone would want to drive a rickshaw to Kathmandu from Kochin, and asked David how long we have been driving rickshaws, David replied “one day.” The rules of the road are dominated by the size of the vehicle: bus, truck, big car (jeep), little car, auto rickshaw, cycle rickshaw, and the ole pedestrian at the bottom. We are both using the horn constantly, but except for the power surge we are not sure of the horn’s value.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Our First Day on the Road
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GO TEAM!
I believe the road rules are summed up by the phrase, "Might is right!"
The horn is there so that you get to honk it. Frequently. And loudly. What else did you think it was for?
I sure hope David isn't the one navigating.
Have you hit any livestock yet?
Hey John,
Good to see you on that rickshaw, though it seems too small for you! Take it easy man and go easy with the expenses, am sure the rickshaw driver will be a rich man, by the time you finish the run!!!
Go man, Go
Samir
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