The King of the Road

I often catch myself observing other people’s shoes. The only window-shopping I might have ever done must have definitely been prompted by an exquisite pair of shoes. I am utterly fascinated or maybe rather obsessed, I should say, with all sorts of footwear.

Apart from observing, I also love to put myself in a stranger’s shoes and take a leisurely stroll. So while we were killing some time in a trishaw in Georgetown, Penang, I snapped up the chance to talk the owner into letting me ride ‘the king of the road’ for a short stretch. It was short indeed, yet exhilirating and inspiring. And amusing for onlookers...