tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647522984372022303.post2909212122249598354..comments2023-09-11T17:45:45.257+07:00Comments on Notes from Dhaka: walking distanceKris Peleghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14545698096851184196noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647522984372022303.post-57023102406781182482009-08-15T10:18:00.795+07:002009-08-15T10:18:00.795+07:00I suspect the cyclist is in the most vulnerable po...I suspect the cyclist is in the most vulnerable position of all. There seems to be an accepted approach that means no stopping if at all possible. Maybe it has to do with the momentum on the rickshaws. They go within 1/4 inch of hitting someone before swerving, all with horns blaring. <br /><br />On the sidewalks, the pedestrians seem relatively safe. <br /><br />Lanes are also very fluid and I've even seen people going down the lane in the wrong direction if the right one was jammed.Kris Peleghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545698096851184196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647522984372022303.post-3290801812958885352009-08-13T22:53:14.934+07:002009-08-13T22:53:14.934+07:00What about biking? Is that possible/advisable for ...What about biking? Is that possible/advisable for foreigners? -IanquiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647522984372022303.post-16634717499407624272009-08-13T12:23:46.696+07:002009-08-13T12:23:46.696+07:00Kris... I can't wait to hear about the compute...Kris... I can't wait to hear about the computer in your office! -MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647522984372022303.post-273208942980496672009-08-13T10:57:32.938+07:002009-08-13T10:57:32.938+07:00Kris, I've always known how brave and adventur...Kris, I've always known how brave and adventurous you are and this experience really shows it. Eventually you and Matan will conquer all. I only wish the U.S./embassy provided the support that Fulbright scholars need!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com