Russian Chainsaws vs the North Western Vietnamese Mountains


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February 5th 2007
Published: February 7th 2007
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Belching smoke and with a high-revving high-pitch whine, the Minsk is a cast iron machine geared to challenge the unexplored territory hidden throughout northern Vietnam. Chiseled from steel, welded with rust and camouflaged in mud, the Minsk is the sweaty workhorse of Vietnam's rural economy. Seen hauling pigs, buffalos, lounge chairs, coffins, horses, and even full, occupied and bubbling fisht... Read Full Entry



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Tar sprayerTar sprayer
Tar sprayer

Then after that you might get a lucky break and get to point at where the stone throwers should throw the stones, or even get to be one of the guys in the black leather jackets that just watch the work and smoke
Hmong women sewingHmong women sewing
Hmong women sewing

Near the top of the hill/mountain to Sin Ho
Our room in Lai ChauOur room in Lai Chau
Our room in Lai Chau

TV, fridge, lamp: one available socket. but....
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on the other side of the room, well away from anything electrical, there were three! Classic Asia
Filling up at "Petrolimex" as usualFilling up at "Petrolimex" as usual
Filling up at "Petrolimex" as usual

Note the oil station at the bottom left. They know how to mix the petrol and oil for Minsks in these parts (which is important seeing as they will seize after 20mins if not enough oil is in the petrol). Smokey exhaust = well-lubed Minsk.



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