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	Bamboo Jeep

haraya

6-25-2007 10:12 PM

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jeep, jeepney, bamboo, philippines, bangued, abra, cordillera, interesting, cool, fun

haraya says:

The Willys jeep introduced by the American GIs in World War II has gone a long way. In Bangued, Abra, it has turned into bamboo camouflaged limousine used by its lady Mayor during official functions. ( Art Tibaldo DTI-Info)

First time I've seen anything like this!

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6-26-2007 4:18 AM

mona

........only in the Philippines

6-26-2007 4:18 AM

Deepti

wow...

6-27-2007 9:54 PM

BartendingBear

Burning up the road takes on a whole new meaning.

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