06 October 2011

Urban Headpack Potential Evidence

Fake LV doormats and whatnot in Paranaque.
Crates of unidentifiable merchandise in Divisoria.

Don't say I didn't tip you off about headpacks. The method is indeed more physically efficient, but still socially awkward-- I carried 12 kilos of coffee on my head last month, and didn't break a sweat (but drew a lot of stares).
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