Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Riders on the Storm

This is still ok, but dangerous nonetheless.

This is teh sheet... as you can see from drivers in front, turn on your emergency lights because it works more effective than normal lights.

Traveling has never been so dull now that Sarawak is experiencing its annual monsoon season. Hell, it's a challenge driving along the roads in Borneo with winds shaking your 3.0 4x4 with near zero visibility. And it's more scarier when driving at night. Fortunately nothing happened during the travels, but I did came across a few not so fortunate drivers who became victims of the freak storms that caused unwanted drifting for reckless speeders and a chain accident whenever big trees come crashing onto your hood. For those driving on the Borneo highway, drive slower than 80Kmph, turn on your emergency lights despite the radio DJs advise against it and if you can't handle it, just park by the roadside until the storm subsides. Braving through such storms requires a lot of stamina on the steering wheels, and don't go all bravado just so you can reach your destination on time. It's angry mother nature here who is reminding us who's in charge. Here's a song for all travellers on the road out there, Riders on the Storm by The Doors. Man man lai.


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