Things I Like About Riding a Moto in Cambodia

There are many positive things about riding a moto in Cambodia.

• Despite their inherent danger, there is increased safety in numbers; there are so many motos in Cambodia that car drivers generally know to watch out for them and by riding in large packs there is more visibility to car drivers and pedestrians.
• I like that when my moto gas gauge needle is hovering just above "E" I can pull into a gas station and fill up my tank for $2 - a transaction that takes less than one minute to complete and an amount of gas that will last nearly a week with the amount of driving that I do.
• I like that motos are so easy to park. They can be parked in small spaces and moved around to make additional room in a parking area when motos leave.
• I like that motos are so reliable. They seldom require maintenance. You pretty much just need to change the oil about once per month and that costs $4. If you get a flat tire that might cost between $2 - 5 to repair/replace.
• Motos are a lot of fun to drive. Leaning into turns while rolling on the power and feeling the breeze in your face just doesn't get old.  

The things I like least about riding a moto: 1) When it rains, 2) When I am stuck in traffic breathing in exhaust fumes, 3) When I am going somewhere with golf clubs or tennis racquets.

Admittedly, today's blog is just "fluff".