Makati City, Philippines

[glatt]

I love the loose gravel in the road just before the bridge. Do they spread gravel on curves too? That's got to be fun.

[slang]

Originally Posted by glatt

Do they spread gravel on curves too?

You have to understand that the temperature never falls enough to make slippery conditions so, yes they do. Just to keep you on your toes though. Speed kills as they say.

My impression of that gravel was that the flash floods and other quirky weather phenoms had created a pocket of stones as seen.

The dept of spreading gravel in dangerous places was most likely not responsible this time.

[slang]

This is a "diesel powered leaf blower".

On the way to Baguio our car was caught behind a fuel truck like you see here.

I wasn't paying all that much attention to the road as it's better for the passengers to focus on something other than driving since they have no control and the conditions are often frightening.

We were driving up a winding hill road when I first saw the leafblower effect. A higher engine rpm with slower speed demonstrated how someone on the side of the road just minding their own business could get blasted with a power shot of diesel, dust, and leaves.

You see, the exhaust discharge is in the front, not the top or the rear. Why is it exactly where it might do the most damage? Possibly to re-route the exhaust and reduce the possibility of igniting the fuel.

That's not what I believe though. I think that someone in charge of design likes the diesel leaf blower effect.

It is pretty funny to see someone get dusted. The dustee doesnt pay attention to what vehicle is driving toward them as they are walking or standing on the side of the road.

Then they see the debris flying toward them and they take cover.

[slang]

These are from San Fernando.

As I was walking around I heard the chicks and had to get some photos. This is a poultry supply store.

If I were there again, I'd buy some chicks and just walk around with them. Maybe take them into some restaurants and all.

It only takes about 2 months for them to become delicious meals.