Thursday, August 21, 2008

The Ultimate Family Vehicle

Have a family of five? Need to transport a litter of piglets or lifetime supply of aluminum pots? Cambodia has the motorcycle for you! Never have I seen so many people or things balanced so effectively on a motorcycle. But in reality, there is no other way to get around. During the rainy season, the roads often turn to mud and cars simply can't navigate through it. And with gas prices at roughly $1.25/litre (the average daily salary of a government doctor) few people could afford cars anyway. Those who do buy cars can select between a dark green Toyota camry, another dark green camry, or, if they're really lucky, they may be able to find a white camry which will turn brown within 3 minutes of driving off the lot. So if you're looking to buy a new vehicle and need any indication of what type of car can handle the toughest road conditions... you've got your answer... but seriously consider that motorcycle... you never know when you may want to move a load of bricks.

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