The capital roads: An adventure for thrill seekers

Editor,

Welcome to the capital region, home of culture, governance, and – oh, let’s not forget – the finest adventure playground for your vehicle. Why bother with those boring, smooth highways when you can test the limits of your car’s suspension and your patience on our spectacular four-lane, pothole-ridden masterpieces? We’ve even made sure to throw in a mix of debris, mud, and mystery craters to keep things interesting. Forget WRC (World Rally Car), this is the true motorsport experience!

Let’s start with the star attraction: the potholes. But calling them ‘potholes’ doesn’t do justice to these engineering marvels. Some of them look like they’ve been handcrafted by the Hulk himself, with love. These craters – let’s be real, they’re practically meteor impact sites – add an element of unpredictability to your commute. Will your car survive this journey? Will your spine? Every trip is a gamble, and who doesn’t love a little risk in their daily life?

But wait, there’s more! No drainage, no problem. Why invest in such trivialities as water management when the road itself can double as a water park? After every rain, our four-lane roads transform into rivers, perfect for those who’ve always wanted to try boating but didn’t have the time. Drive through and experience the joy of watching your wheels disappear underwater. Just make sure to bring your lifejacket!

And for the eco-conscious drivers, there’s the added feature of mud and debris accumulation. It’s like off-roading, but without leaving the city! You’ll never need to plan that weekend mud rally because you can have the experience right outside your door. The debris? Think of it as a surprise package – what will you find today? A rock? A stick? A mystery object that defies identification?

Let’s not forget how these roads have managed to age (whopping 365 days) so gracefully. Some parts of the asphalt have peeled off in ways that would make even the most creative abstract artists jealous. If roads could express emotion, these ones would be screaming, “I give up.”

Honestly, the jagged patterns and uneven surfaces have a certain rustic charm. It’s as if the city planners were inspired by a post-apocalyptic movie set and thought, “Why not bring that vibe into real life?”

In fact, these roads might soon be featured as the official track for adventurous car rallies. Imagine a sport where speed doesn’t matter, but the ability to dodge craters, hydroplane across mini-lakes, and navigate mudslides does. SUV? Crosshatch? Why limit yourself to such puny options? A monster truck is the only suitable choice for these streets.

But the best part of all this? It’s completely free.

So buckle up, and enjoy the ride. Or don’t, because your seatbelt might not save you from the true adventure of driving on these legendary roads.

Asing Pring,

An avid driver