Taxi drivers will make u turns or turn in front of a big bus to get where they need to be.
They also will go backwards down a long street if necessary. This happened while we were in the taxi. Amazing. The motorbikes just go around them.
Everyone honks their horns even when there is no reason to.
Traffic laws are not followed here, but some are pulled over if the police feel so inclined. You can even drive a motor bike up on the sidewalk if traffic is moving to slow. Walkers beware !
When riding a motor bike the ladies choice of apparel is long silk gloves that go up to her shoulder, no skin showing, socks or stockings that are worn with their heels, a mask that covers their face and a hat under the helmet, all to keep out the sun. Dark skin is not acceptable.
The first English phrase everyone learns is Hello, How are you?
They have valet motor bike parking at many cafe's and stores.
All the cafe's in our area put their menu's out front for all to brouse and they all have the same items. Only difference is prices. They also station men out front to hail you over to take a look even if you just came out of the cafe next door.
The park is the place to be in the evenings. Games played are badmitton, and hackey sac with a birdie from the badmitton set. They also play a game like volley ball with a net but they use their feet. They have a some bicycles whose riders love to do tricks and a few skateboarders and they also race remote control cars. The carnival has a permanent place here also. It has a bounce house for the kids and a circus on the weekends.
Most men smoke.
They also feel that all foreigners are a source of great wealth. The prices go up for many things and you should count all change that is given back to you.
Many women also where an outfit that we would call pajamas, I thought the girl serving us breakfast the first day had just gotten up until I saw her that night, as we went to dinner, wearing the same outfit. Then I noticed others wearing them as well.
It is hard to find a building that has an elevator, most just walk up the five or six flights of stairs. Now I know why they stay so slim.
If you want to know how much you weight or your height, they carry a large scale,that talks to you, up and down the streets and for only $1.00 they welcome you to stand on it.
Pharmacies are everywhere, 3 on our street alone, and they will sell you most anything. Outdated meds are normal.
As we continue our journey here I will add more to the list.
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