Kids complaining about going to school? Well, at least they don’t have to go through a harrowing journey just to get there. You see, not everyone around the world has access to proper school routes. Never mind school buses… most of us would require a professional guide and a comprehensive life insurance policy to make these trips. [googlead]
1. Gulu, China – A 5-hour trek into the mountains. No big deal… 1-foot narrow paths? Wait, what!?
2. Zhang Jiawan Village, China – Make your way up to school with these unsecured ladders (I’m guessing they’re not certified by any associations…)!
3. Lebak, Indonesia – Damaged suspension bridge? It’s just a few cracks here and there…
4. Zanskar, Indian Himalayas – Just a quick trip through the Himalayas… whoops, I forgot my lunch bag at home.
Timothy Allen
5. Rio Negro River, Colombia – An 800m steel cable, 400m above the river. WHEEEEEE!
6. Riau, Indonesia – A canoe trip! Hmmm, I’m going to try to make sure I get home before nightfall.
Nico Fredia
7. India – A super awesome tree root bridge!
The Atlantic
8. Myanmar – Time for school! Now where did I park my bull…
Andrey
9. Beldanga, India – Get comfy with your classmates in a Tuk Tuk auto rickshaw.
Dilwar Mandal
10. Sichuan Province, China – Another broken bridge? Let’s just hide all the deficiencies with some snow…
Imaginechina/Rex Features
11. Pangururan, Indonesia – All aboard the wooden school boat! There’s plenty of room on the roof!
Muhammad Buchari
12. Sri Lanka – A plank of wood on the wall of the 16th century Galle Fort? Or running long jump? Whatever floats your boat.
Reuters
13. Kerala, India – So who’s turn is it to paddle?
Santosh Sugumar
14. Delhi, India – Time for school? Get into horse cart formation!
Reuters
15. Cilangkap Village, Indonesia – Yeah, I just got this new minimalist raft made of reclaimed bamboo… super trendy right now. I’m going to go for a ride along the Chiherang River. You’ve probably never heard of it.
Reuters
16. Pili, China – 125 miles through the mountains. We recommend going to the washroom before you leave.
Amusing Planet
17. Padang, Indonesia – Why use a bridge when you can cross that river while also improving your tightrope skills?
17. Rizal Province, Philippines – Inflated tire tubes? It’s like going to a water park everyday before and after school. Yaaaaay!
AP
Credit: Bored Panda
Wow… I think I’ll keep my mouth shut next time it rains on my way to work.
