Just Walkin' Down the Street

I have become used to the fact that many people here will stare at me walking down the street simply because I am white; it has taken months to do so, but now I just stare back at them- and occasionally I make a ridiculous face just to make them feel as awkward as they make me feel. I have to admit that I am thankful for the frigid winter temperatures just so I can hide my blond hair under a hat! However, what really cracks me up are the things that people do not stare at, or even think twice about. I regret that I haven't had my camera on me when I have seen some pretty hilarious things, but the following are a few samples of the local sightings:

Take for example, the grown woman riding her bike down the street....on training wheels.


Or perhaps the large bulldozer plowing down the street among all of the crazy
cars, scooters and pedestrians...


And perhaps my favorite, just a girl taking an evening stroll...with her monkey!


I am sure there will be more ridiculous things to be seen, it's just a matter of time :)