Masses of humanity in Saigon

There are more motorbikes and scooters in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City than I ever could have dreamed. Saigon contains a population of ~10 million, and it seems like 8 million of them are riding a motorbike at any given time. (Note: the pic below doesn't do it justice by far.)


Think of a hundred motorbike dealerships having all of their bikes on the move, all at the same time. That's what it was like. In order to cross this neverending human/mechanical river, you need a blistering combination of faith and bravery -- one must step out into the stream, walk consistently, and most importantly, have faith that somehow, it'll all work out. (And it has -- so far.)

One more interesting photo:



Look at that massive cluster of power/phone/whatever lines! I think the fire marshal would have a fit if s/he saw it.

btj