Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/09/24

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Hanoi Traffic
From: spencer at aotera.org (Spencer Cheng)
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 23:14:01 -0400
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Hanoi traffic pattern is very similar to traffic in China where I am right 
now. It?s what I would describe as organic meaning that the pattern changes 
constantly unlike the West where people tend to stick in their lanes and 
obey traffic signals. Everyone gives a bit to let another 
bike/trike/motorcycle/car to fit into existing space. Everyone expects 
everyone else to behave irrationally. Traffic signs and signals are hints 
rather than absolute must-obey. 

Surprisingly, I have never seen signs of road rage in Beijing or Shenzhen. 
Everyone just get along. :)

Regards,
Spencer

On Sep 24, 2014, at 14:04, Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks, Gerry.  Just point and go for it!  We were instructed that in order
> to cross the street, you have to walk slowly and don't change directions
> and everybody will adjust and go around you.  It works!
> 
> Tina
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