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Rickshaw Run Video – Part 1

Edited at various hotels, hostels, and resorts in India as the Rickshaw Run goes on, here are some video highlights from the first four days showing the roads and experience of travelling across India on a rickshaw:

Direct Link to Vimeo Video – Rickshaw Run Part 1

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MikeS said…
Good shots Pete. Great Commentary. Driving there actually looks "fun" to me but i'm sure it would get tiring. The guys on the scooters and motorcycles with no helmets are pretty nuts. Better fix the horn!
April 4, 2010 at 12:49 PM
pete said…
There definitely comes a point after a couple days where it becomes a lot more fun in the crowded bits and a lot less stressful - you just have to get past that initial "this is insane we are all going to die" vibe.

It is always a bit crazy when a bus comes so close to you that it causes your little tin vehicle to rock madly though!

Horn seems to be working somewhat now, *fingers crossed.*
April 4, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Unknown said…
What an awesome way to experience India!
April 6, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Alex said…
I'm impressed that you managed to put this video together from the road. Nice work.

I'm with Mike: I know there were really stressful times - sounds like Malena almost lost her shit on days 6 & 7 there - but when it's all edited together with a soundtrack it looks like a lark.
April 13, 2010 at 10:53 AM
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