Monday, October 30, 2006

How many people can you squish into a microbus?

Including driver and the person who calls out the destination from the door and takes fares? 21.

Last weekend, a few of us visited a friend who lives 30 minutes away from the city centre and the best way to get there is by microbus. Microbuses are essentially minivans. They're privately owned but are usually licensed to operate as a public transportation vehicle. Take a minivan, add a few extra seats and sardine 21 people into it. A ride costs 300 tugriks or 30 cents.



Maija made us Earl Grey and we brought the usual victuals with us: chips, a swiss roll and various pastries. We went for a little walk in her neighbourhood and came face-to-face with huge cows also taking a stroll. They were so close I could have easily hugged a few of them. Instead I just stared into the one eye I could see and walked on.

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