How The Yellow Emergency Coconut Bridge Came To Be

"Soon after construction started, it became the "Coconut Bridge." It took on this moniker because everyone likes coconuts and "Coconut Bridge" sounds environmentally friendly (which it is) and tropical (which it is as well). Over time, some questions remained as to if it was a coconut or emergency bridge - understandably confusing."

From an article on the Mercy Corps of Indonesia website.

Posted by brian at May 19, 2005 05:23 PM