We all know that the traffic situation in Hanoi borders on insanity.
Motorcycles are everywhere. When I say everywhere, I mean literally everywhere. Pavements act as carparks or in the case of Hanoi, bikeparks. You will even find motorcycles in shops.
With some many motorcycles around, walking around the Old Quarter can be challenging. There are pavements but as explained earlier, they are already filled with bikes. Moreover, the penchant for street food means the remaining space is also taken up by vendors.
So where do one walk? On the roads!
While walking back from dinner today, I made the mistake of gesticulating while talking to a friend. And then it happened. A bike went by dangerously close and decided to "kiss" my wrist.
Well.
My wrist is sore now but thank God it is not broken. I hope.
At least the lady riding the bike was apologetic.
But it is an important lesson.
Never gesticulate while walking along the Old Quarter!
There were some positives today.
Found a nice and cosy coffee house right next to Ho Hoan Kiem. Nice view and a good place to read or revise my work.
Nice.
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