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Riding with the Rastas

November 21, 2017 in Photo Essay
“Despite the weed, there is nothing chilled about the legendary desert bus Besalama Rasta.”
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View fullsize  Carrying up to 120 people on a 600km journey that can last more than 30 hours, Besalama Rasta is a feat of endurance for all involved
View fullsize  Embarking from Fort Dauphin, Besalama Rasta will arrive in Tulear hours before anyone else on the road
View fullsize  Passengers can expect 30 hours of tortuous roads with little respite
View fullsize  Smoking is not obligatory but understood to help many drivers get in the zone for the marathon demands of the voyage
View fullsize  Crews of 15-20 aspiring drivers keep things shipshape throughout the journey
View fullsize  Running for 3 generations, Besalama Rasta has achieved legendary status
View fullsize  The stacking and organisation of luggage for 120 people can take a full day
View fullsize  At the End of the tarmac, provisions for the journey are taken on
View fullsize  Sleep is rare aboard a Besalama Rasta bus
View fullsize  Even a fleeting affiliation with the bus is good for reputation
View fullsize  Besalama Rasta's signature klaxon sound is the signal to clear the road
View fullsize  Bust suspension and exploding tyres are the most frequent interruptions to the relentless charge
View fullsize  Live chickens are loaded with no ceremony
View fullsize  A price-per-seat policy incentivises the stacking of children
View fullsize  Sandy pains in the deep south are welcome after 100s of Km on twisting rocky routes
View fullsize Captain, drivers & crew
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Tags: Besalama Rasta, Madagascar, Tulear, Fort Dauphin, Bus, Camion Brousse, Taxi Brousse, Taxi-Brousse, Camion- Brousse, Travel
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