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Thursday, June 17, 2004

Buses I Have Known in New York, London, Vienna & Rome

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Why don't we have nice little buses like these? Electric, it's quiet, clean, and fits down Roman alleys.

More to come — the weather is perfect, so blogging will have to wait.

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I prefer Jeepneys -a la the Philippines' post war local micro business transporation solution.

Posted by: Dennis at Jun 19, 2004 10:45:13 AM

We don't know each other, so take this comment with a gain of salt, but perhaps that's why you choose to go to the Philippines and I choose to go to Rome. I'm not looking for anarchic third world experiences anymore. I love Rome because of the centuries of great urbanism, unparalleled architecture and delicious food. What is nice about the Roman bus is that it is sophisticated and comforting.

Chacun a son goût.

Posted by: John Massengale at Jun 20, 2004 3:02:19 AM

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