In Pictures: BICYCLES IN ASIA

THERE ARE A LOT OF BICYCLES ROAMING AROUND THIS WORLD. HERE ARE PICTURES OF A FEW OF THEM...

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Beijing, China

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Taxila, Pakistan

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Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam

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New Delhi, India

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Kunming, China (parked in front of a department store, watching Black Hawk Down)

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Luang Nam Tha, Laos

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Bukhara, Uzbekistan (parked outside a synagogue)

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Gilgit, Pakistan (a traveler's bike parked inside a guesthouse courtyard). The words on the wall read:

ATTENTION PLEASE
DEAR FRIENDS. BEFORE LEAVING
PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE
ALL YOUR LUGGAGE & PLEASE DEPOSIT
YOUR ROOM KEY AT RECEPTION PLEASE
DO NOT FORGET TO WRITE US ABOUT
OUR MISTAKES. WE WILL CONSIDER ALL
COMMENTS AND TRY TO IMPROVE. WE APPRECIATE
YOUR HELP. THANK YOU manager M. Yaqoob
GOD BLESS YOU
HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY
KHUDA HAFIZ

Comments: 16

Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Oct 3, 2006, 12:04pm EDT

Great photos. I especially like the one in Luang Nam Tha, Laos! Looks like a great place for an afternoon nap!

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Joel Carillet Oct 3, 2006, 12:07pm EDT

Thanks, Moggy. I'm glad the pictures are visible this time!

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Nancy S. Oct 3, 2006, 12:16pm EDT

NOW I can see them! Terrific photos. The guy with his head on the bicycle seat is cool, but my favorite photo is the Paxila one.

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Nancy S. Oct 3, 2006, 12:16pm EDT

Sorry, Taxila.

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Paul L. Oct 3, 2006, 12:23pm EDT

It's just as I thought when I was a kid, everyone uses bicycles! Cool photos Joel. Thanks for sharing.

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Ronnie M. Oct 3, 2006, 12:48pm EDT

It's always amazing to me that so many places in Asia mix bike and vehicle traffic without any real problem, some don't even need a car. In America it's legal to be on the surface streets, if you don't mind taking your life in your hands.

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Magi the magical poet is riding the wind again Oct 3, 2006, 6:05pm EDT

I like the guy asleep, too.

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jessie voigts Oct 3, 2006, 10:03pm EDT

so cool, joel. i've always wondered which countries kept their bikes in the best condition...??

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Carol Roach Oct 3, 2006, 10:48pm EDT

these are truly amazing photos, thank you.

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Rossie Indira Oct 4, 2006, 2:37am EDT

My favorite is those parked and watched Black Hawk Down in Kunming. I have been to the city too but didn't find this interesting activity that people do there like in this photo. Thanks Joel.

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外国人 (Waiguoren) the Great Oct 9, 2006, 2:20am EDT

I like these. I think my favorite is probably the first one from Pakistan--just something about those fields I really enjoy.

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Joel Carillet Oct 9, 2006, 11:35am EDT

Thanks for the comments, everyone. Jessie - I don't know which country has the best kept bikes. Good question. Rossie - good to hear from you again; it has been a while.

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Heather B. Oct 13, 2006, 1:31am EDT

Joel, just found your page and am enjoying your pictures and off to read more. I am a travel writer and have a genuine appreciation for all that you contribute in this genre. :0) These pictures really do tell a story. I like the way you "create." My last vacation found me photographing window boxes. Go figure. I never know what it will be until I get there.

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