Let me describe to you what crossing the street in Beijing is like.
First, pretend you’re invisible.
Then, pretend that stop lights and traffic laws are merely suggestions, and don’t need to be obeyed by any vehicle with two or more wheels.
Then, imagine yourself running across 8 lanes of cars, trucks, buses, bicycles, bicycles with trailers, tricycles, and motorcycles as traffic swerves within inches, honking and ringing bells and nearly hitting you and other vehicles.
In other words, its pretty pedestrian friendly.
Oh, it sounds like Frogger. Only not as fun as your life if obviously on the line.
ReplyDeleteOMG I think I would die! After many experiences in London of looking the wrong way for traffic(note: its written on the actual street which way traffic is coming from...still not helpful to me), I now can't cross the street unless a little lit up man says so.
ReplyDeleteYou might have to learn how to fly.
ReplyDeleteGet a pogo stick - just to add to the mayhem
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