lao transport..

Laos has great cities, the likes of Luang Prabang, Pakse, and Vientiane. The people who reside in these cities and the country as a whole are kind and peaceful. Laos also has brilliant building, historical landmarks and probably is one of the world's wealthiest when it comes to Buddhists heritage. However apart from all the aforementioned titles and recognitions, I would like to point out one thing that most "tour guide books", do not mention, (at least from the ones I've read). I believe Laos has some of the finest- if not the best- motorbikers. They are capable of balancing or ferrying almost anything on their popular Honda-Wave/Kolao motorbikes (100-133cc, 100kgs-130kgs dry weight).

Do not be fooled by the size of the motorbike; as many would say "do not judge a book by its cover." In the past weeks, I have been taking pictures of the country's finest motorists and  hope you will appreciate them the way I do. 

Top five motorbikers (Jan. 2012)

                                                                       

                                                                     #Number 5

Children can be easily distracted , hence it would be very difficult to carry one on any motorbike,the younger they are the more difficult it is.Most parents in Laos have at one point carried their children on their motorbikes , the same applies to the children they too will do the same for their parents ,when one day they are incapable of riding.

#Number 4

Most people in Laos begin learning how to ride motorbikes at a very young age most teenagers are fairly experienced, and are really daring .It is very common to see three-four students on one motorbike.How ever though the law does not permit it, if they are caught ,they  risk losing their license and in some instances their motorbikes.The photo that i have shared shows how a young teenager manages to carry two friends,(the other is most likely his sister )with the other actually sitting in front of him.Lao people are very communal and share every thing hence one would prefer  carrying both friends or all his friends, rather than him /her riding his/her bike alone.

#Number 3

I must admit, i had a hard  time trying to get a good shot of this loving father.Though i am not sure whether he is the Father of the two children .I thought he was fairly good,in the first picture you can clearly see that he is holding his son's leg, balancing his daughter and steering the motorbike at the same time.I am pretty sure they made it back home safely.

# Number 2

These gentlemen ,by my standards should have been the best,they managed to balance four boxes of plumbing material(5kg plus).After the traffic lights had turned red , i was amazed to see the two of them struggling ,as they tried to balance the five boxed .They had not attempted to tie them up and seemed to be confident ,though they occasionally giggled, and so did everyone else  who witnessed the  incident.I quickly searched for my camera and took a pic before they disappeared.

#Number 1

This family takes the trophy,they had two huge bags plus their son ,and the motor bike basket was also full,I do not have any further comments..Well if you thought you where the best, try visiting Lao and you will certainly get your answer.