How much can I tell you about HK from this photo?
This is a 16-seat public mini van…we use electronic stored value card for fare payment (the dark grey device)…they take cash too, of course (the beige box with green label)…the LED is a speedometer…if the driver speeds, we can call 9277 7643 to report…it was 5:12 pm when I took this photo…it was sunny yesterday…and obviously it was not easy for me to get a properly leveled shot on a mini van… 
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Cool photo! Interesting idea with the speedometer!
March 29th, 2006, at 6:21 pm #… and they drive on the right!
March 29th, 2006, at 6:30 pm #I love those unexpected, “uncentered” shots
HK is much more advanced than western countries! I love that, and I would love to come visit your city soon :))
March 29th, 2006, at 6:54 pm #Very interesting shot! I learn a lot through your eyes!
March 29th, 2006, at 7:23 pm #haha the speedometer adds fright to the passengers than reassurance, especially when the van speeds on highway. Some of the vans have TV installed, so passengers won’t be bored during long rides. There is another darker side to the trade as most services are controlled by triad and secret societies…
oopz why did I snatch the microphone from Lisi?
March 29th, 2006, at 8:46 pm #hmmm..the mini van , is it the same with those we see on HK series ? …where the passenger shout “yao lok” (spelling?)
March 29th, 2006, at 9:31 pm #i love how something so mundane, can be of so much interest to the world - just because it is so different!
March 29th, 2006, at 10:13 pm #keep bringing shots like this
wow cool!! how many people fit in there it sure looks small! Great colorful shot by the way!
March 29th, 2006, at 10:22 pm #Lisi,
Intersting van. What’s the cost to ride, is it a flat fee or is it based on distance traveled? I really liked the photo outside the temple, nothing like it here.
Thanks for the encouragement you left me on my blog.
Regards,
March 30th, 2006, at 6:35 am #Mark
It was good that your took the photo when the speedometer was 0. Good idea and great explanation.
March 30th, 2006, at 11:39 am #It would be really fun if you guys come to HK, don’t, however, come in summer…
Siu Hang, that’s a big dramatic, don’t you think?
Fotoaddict, you got it…that’s the one…learning a lot thru’ TV, huh?
GGraph, it’s mostly fixed rate…
Thanks everyone!
March 30th, 2006, at 5:30 pm #Oh..grew up with TVB series ..hehe *missing it now
March 31st, 2006, at 2:20 pm #