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MAGAN'S WORLD:Manchán Magan on a unique train trip.

I've occasionally resorted to hanging from teh side of trainsw in India when they are very crowded, but only in Ecuador do people willingly ride on the roof when the carriages are empty. Foreigners of course - no local would be foolish enough to pay €15 for a ticket and not even sit in the seat provided.