The motorbike is an integral part of Vietnamese transportation. I've deduced that motorbikes are essentially extensions of Vietnamese themselves. I've written before about the insane hive-mind that traffic creates, the near seamless stream of bikes, motorbikes, people and cars that wind through streets and circle massive roundabouts. Motorbikes can squeeze anywhere, go anywhere, ride down stairs and in the tiniest strips on a sidewalk, serve as a cargo vehicle to carry mattresses and huge potted plants; they are crucial to the daily life of a Vietnamese.
This first video is just a brief capture, while riding on my friend Sandy's motorbike. This was on New Year's Eve, where the streets got even more crowded and wild.
This is from the balcony of Sandy's house. This stream went on for at least an hour, maybe two. It was shortly after midnight, and people were going to their homes, but most were going to pagodas and temples.
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