28 Dec 06
As a ¨bus man¨I cant help but watch other bus drivers perform. Over here (and indeed all of the developing world in my experience) its always terrible. But our ride today is so full on its right up there with the psycos in India.
We are the only passengers for most of the journey due east inland. There is not one but two conductos, and along with the driver they are in a serious RUSH.... They actualy lean into corners.. Im amazed the bus doesnt skid off the road. (see driver banking his body nicely in photo.)
As a ¨bus man¨I cant help but watch other bus drivers perform. Over here (and indeed all of the developing world in my experience) its always terrible. But our ride today is so full on its right up there with the psycos in India.
We are the only passengers for most of the journey due east inland. There is not one but two conductos, and along with the driver they are in a serious RUSH.... They actualy lean into corners.. Im amazed the bus doesnt skid off the road. (see driver banking his body nicely in photo.)
We fly around blind corners just praying that no one is coming the other way. The two condutors scan the horrizon while constantly screaming GO.. GO!!!
We are too nervous to comment, concerned that they might get even worse out of spite..
The highlight I have on video, and its impressive. We have been following another bus for maybe 7 mins. Its also going damn quick but its full of passengers so our guys are determined to overtake. Several attempts are aborted at the last moment, then they go.... and go.. we are neck in neck for over 40 seconds... driving well over 100 kms, around three blind corners.
We are too nervous to comment, concerned that they might get even worse out of spite..
The highlight I have on video, and its impressive. We have been following another bus for maybe 7 mins. Its also going damn quick but its full of passengers so our guys are determined to overtake. Several attempts are aborted at the last moment, then they go.... and go.. we are neck in neck for over 40 seconds... driving well over 100 kms, around three blind corners.
Finaly our guys give up when a huge truck is seen aproaching us, also rather quickly. No sooner are we behind them the other bus violently skids across the road blocking it. Their driver and conductor gets out and a screaming match ensues. Both party blames the other fully. It finaly fizzles out, then as we drive off one of our conductors calls the police and complains that there is a dangerous bus on the road!!
And, yes I have all of that on camera.... a nice punch up finish would have been a better climax though!
We spend the night in a pretty average place called Quevedo. Supposedly the Asian capital of this country. We see all of two Asians.. who run the chinese restaurant where we have dinner...
And, yes I have all of that on camera.... a nice punch up finish would have been a better climax though!
We spend the night in a pretty average place called Quevedo. Supposedly the Asian capital of this country. We see all of two Asians.. who run the chinese restaurant where we have dinner...
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