Wednesday, January 21, 2009

The Safest Street in the World?



Imagine a street that's home to many of the world's superheroes. It must be the safest place in the world!

This is the thought that often plays in my mind whenever I pass Jalan Cihampelas (Cihampelas Street). I'm not seriously thinking about this, of course. I mean, these superheroes only exist in fictions, and on this street particularly, they are just part of the decorations of the fashion stores lining it. Still, the thought amuses me, not to mention how extraordinary it is to think that so many superheroes "live" in a relatively small place like this.

All that said, this post is the second installment of my coverage of one of Bandung's most famous and fascinating streets. Please check my post yesterday for the first installment of the Cihampelas story.

9 comments:

Catherine said...

Don't take dreams away from little boys, Eki. They want to continue believing to Superheroes ! They want to imagine there's a street protected by them, as Giants of the Modern Time.

Jane Hards Photography said...

Far too many superheros for one neighbourhood. Humourous and informative last two posts.

Anonymous said...

What a sight to see! Very Fun shots!

Layrayski said...

very cool! superman bursting through a wall. i enjoyed your musings, eki =)

Anonymous said...

Everybody needs a super hero to believe in...

escape said...

hahaha.... very very cool statues. i like the super man.

Horsoon said...

Nice shots, and very interesting write-up too.

Diederick Wijmans said...

As Catherine mentions: don't take dreams away from little boys and girls (and from grown-up boys and girls!!
Have a nice weekend, Eki!!

Erik said...

Seems to come right at us! Fun shots.