We were very excited to learn that we have reached the end of the rainy season here in Vietnam. So, we were a little baffled today to learn that now we are in Monsoon season. We still see rain every day but now our rain comes in downpour form for 10-20 minutes per day instead of an hour. Ah, that is better! The rain poses a challenge when it comes to driving a motorbike. Since the bike offers little protection from the rain, everyone carries a poncho with them at all times. As soon as the first few drops of rain are felt, the driver of the bike will stop (pulling over not necessary), step off their bike, put on the poncho, ensure that the poncho is placed OVER the handlebars to keep hands dry and slip-free, and carry on. The lucky passenger gets to pull the tail of the poncho over his/her head and ride in complete and total darkness, pressed against the driver, praying that someone does not sideswipe them nor that his/her balance is impeded by lack the lack of sight causing said passenger to fall off the bike.
When we rented our bike, the owner provided a bright yellow and blue poncho which Adam loves to pull out in the rain. He claims to be "sponsored" and that he "feels like a race car driver." So far the poncho has done it's job and kept us mostly dry. The one big issue is that Adam's large, American sized head is a tight squeeze for the small opening provided. Heidi thinks that if the head opening becomes too tight, that she would be more than happy to drive down the road with an open umbrella for protection!
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| What good luck! The poncho is large enough to put Adam's shoulder bag under. What bad luck! This makes him look even more abnormal. |
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| The helmet goes ON TOP of the hood. Obviously! |
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