006_sky shopping

jakarta's pedestrain bridges share a similarity to the ones in bangkok where i'm from. they are divided into 3 lanes, two for coming and going traffic, and one for shopping. in fact 4 if you wanna count the line of customers squatting down scrutinizing the goods. the distinguished characteristic of this type of vendor is speed. in the kung fu's world, speed determine the winner (world's no.1 killer, kung fu hustle, 2005), in the vendor's world, speed destine your financial status. this type of vendor can appear and vanish within a blink, mostly found in area not designated for street vending.

005_auto parts

remember i said people sell whatever they can? i really meant it. forget food vendors, they are old-fashioned. broaden your worldview with this car accessories stall! note the cart's wheel next to the guy with what-the-fuck-you-take-the-photo-for face. itsn't that cool?

004_7-11

urban theories say street vendors tend to appear along streets with high level of connectivity. another important factor is that there must be a poor community somewhere nearby because mobility of these parasitic programs is usually low. you can find all your basic everyday needs at these mini convenient stores. ever wonder how they get electricity for the fridge? check out the wire at the back of the stall. do you know what it's connected to? no prize for guessing.

003_indonesian idol

indonesia is not a rich country and has recently made worse by all sort of natural disasters. (tsunami, earthquake, volcanic activities, etc.) with such great economic pressure, the local people need to come up with various ideas for making money. they sell whatever they have and they do whatever they can to earn for their living. one of the most interesting professions that you may consider only if you can sing and dance is this nomadic artist. they hang around on streets waiting to jump on any buses to perform. by the way, check out the impressive decoration of the bus...