http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/bangkok-night-guttenfelder/
Concentration was difficult in the orgy of sight & sound on Neon Hill. And this was a constant at the center of a city that fancied itself the world’s next capital. Horns blared at irregular intervals, under-oiled brakes squeaked in a cringe-inducing, high-pitched whine, red brake lights flashed on faces of people laughing or shouting or frowning at the crush of tourists.
Through it all, Emma had to concentrate. To everyone else on Neon Hill, this was just another weeknight at the city’s polychromatic heart. For Emma, and the impatient woman beside her, it was a vital test.
The Tall Tale Year 