When we were thinking about how to get around in Laos we considered the bus, motorbikes, car/truck/van. We wanted to be able to stop and see things like protected areas on the way which is difficult by bus, it's hard to carry stuff on bikes and you're very cut off from the world in a car. So a tuk tuk seemed like a good compromise. You can talk to the person next to you at intersections. Also, if we write it off it's less of a loss.But I hadn't realised how hard they are to drive. I hope this wasn't a big mistake. Every time the wheel hits a bump it lurches scarily and you have to hold the handlebars really firmly to stop it wandering all over the place. And on dirt roads it's extremely rattly and jarring.
This picture was taken in our garden. The tuk tuk cost 50,000 thai baht (about US$1400) including caging in the back so we can lock it.
Dear Tuk Tuk, We hope you are taking good care of Rowan and Willy and don't frighten them when they are locked up inside you sleeping in the forest by the waterfall with no hotel around. We have your news from Diane + Bryan and are delighted to have it. What's happening with the tigers while you tuk tukking away?
ReplyDeleteGood night for the moment.
Ruthi + Tomi.
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Well Hi Ruthi and Tomi
ReplyDeleteI hope the tigers aren't getting hunted any more now that I'm not pen pushing in Vientiane!
I had someone ask if the cage on the back of the tuk tuk was for tigers! I said I hoped it would keep the tigers out!!
- R&W