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| Jakarta traffic comes from all directions |
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| Back street traffic in Bali |
Transportation is a top priority here and elsewhere in Indonesia. Japanese motor bikes are cheap and I've noticed many that are tricked out for speed or status including tuned exhausts, racing handle bars, decals and paint and some high tech shock absorber boosters for the rough roads driven. Most of the cars driven seem to be small Asian imports, minivans for commercial transport ("taxi"?) or small trucks.
The loads carried and creative uses of these vehicles is an amazing scene as is the way the all seem to merge at intersections and traffic congestion with seemingly minimal use of brakes and constant forward motion and passage through impossible tiny openings. Another creative use is providing instant to any tourist who happens by ("Taxi?" or "Transport?" are the two most common phrases heard on the street followed closely by "Not today? How about tomorrow?")
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| Hopping on & off a scooter is handy |
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| Suzuki, Jeep, or Harley as the decal says? You decide |
There are also some more unusual or "retro" rides seen cruising around or occupying prime parking spaces like these two...
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| Retro wheels seen in Ubud |
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