How to Die in Vietnam (Method #73)

I think I'll write a book on the many ways to die here. Here is:

#73: Drive your motorbike into an open manhole. In desperate need for the few dollars they can get for the metal, people continually steal manhole covers. Eventually, someone rips down a bunch of big branches (or whole small trees) and shoves them in the hole to warn oncoming motorists. Then the city will eventually come down and replace the cover. Which will then eventually be stolen. The circle of death continues... (cue Elton John sound-track). My advice is to dodge all manholes, covered or not. It's good practice for your life-saving motorbike swerving skills.