Sunday, May 11, 2008

Jeepneys

What the heck are Jeepneys you ask? They're made in the Philippines (we'll go on a factory tour next Saturday) and is the public transport for most Filipinos. It costs 7.50 pesos (about 18 cents) to hop on (literally) for a ride.

They're everywhere. Some are really pimped out. Others are really plain. Because they run on diesel, the pollution here is terrible. My eyes are bloodshot every morning.



The license plates here are pretty.

The monument to Jose Rizal, on which the license plate commemorates. Rizal was executed for treason against Spain on December 30, 1896. His execution inspired a revolution for Filipinos to fight for their freedom.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Not as colorfoul as our chivas!... LOL...

Sounds like you're having a blast...

Anonymous said...

I got stuck on a jeepney in Manila one time during rush hour traffic . Thought i was going to choke from the heat and diesel fumes