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"Young man you can call it a pedapod but we know that it's a rickshaw"

I wonder how many people got bikes for Christmas. I heard on the radio that the market for them is booming.

Outside the Queen Victoria Building.

That's it for this series. There's a sneak peek on what's coming up next tomorrow.
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  1. bitingmidgeDecember 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Trishaw actually! ;-)

    happy Christmas!

    Sunshine Coast Daily Photo - Australia

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  2. MartinaDecember 27, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    I am a little bit late with my holiday greetings, I know ... but I do hope you had some nice calm relaxing days ... strange vehicle, though .... >.->

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  3. Joan ElizabethDecember 27, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    My google fu tells me it is also known as a bicycle rickshaw smarty pants.

    Thanks for the greetings. We had a great time.

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