There Are So Many Overhead Wires In Manila

I was recently in Manila and had a great time. There were many fascinating things I noticed in this great city. One thing that caught my eye was the sheer volume of wires on the telephone poles.

It would sure be confusing to be an electrician who has to fix any of these wires. There are dozens and in some cases hundreds of wires that are all black and look the same. How are you supposed to know which one to fix?

I think that the vast majority of these wires are for telephone lines but I’m not sure. Maybe some of the wires could be bundled, but maybe new wires are constantly being added and the number keeps growing. The wires are similar to the local traffic. It looks like it’s dangerous and confusing but the people of Manila don’t seem to mind. They know how to thrive and live in this great sprawling city.

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