I think I'm getting back on track. I went to bed around 830am and set my alarm for 2pm. I woke up, took my daily malaria pill and headed for the gym. Had a nice, long overdue work out. (I haven't been back to the gym since I broke my foot at Amy and Brett's wedding)! Afterwards, I got ready for the day and ordered room service- this time a chicken burger. And it had a fried egg on it. So did the chicken club I ordered the day before. What's with the fried egg on every sandwich? I asked the girls at work and they didn't really have an answer. Interesting. Different...
I loaded some pictures-
Hopefully the bathroom shots won't gross anyone out, but it's interesting. We wipe, they wash. Notice the hose/sprayer on the left, and the urinal on the floor for the squatters. (I don't think there are any squatters at work)?!? I don't really get it. How it all works w/o getting wet and all that jazz. I guess I don't really want to think about it too much, but maybe I'll find the right person to ask one of these days. One of the books says the sprayer is used to "splash" with the left hand, which is why when dining one should never use their left hand. And I don't think you're supposed to shake hands with it either. While in the cafeteria, I realized I had grabbed some roti ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roti ) out of the tongs with my left hand. I asked one of the people at work how that would be perceived and they said it was an age old thing that doesn't really apply anymore. And another thing, they throw the TP away instead of flushing. ick. Don't tell anyone, but I've been flushing.
Today, I snapped some photos of my drive into work. I might try to get a video and load it to you tube if I can figure out how to do that. I'm not sure the chaos is accurately portrayed.
And the cows. There were lots of them today. I think I saw 4 on the way to work. I have yet to see them on the way home at 3am. Hmmm.
If you can't see the pictures in this email, click here to see it in a web browser:http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=ahmukup.3u7tf63l&x=0&y=-3jx0t
It's 615am and I'm actually tired. I'm going to take advantage of it.
Until later, Nameste.
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I tried to access the link but for whatever reason kodakgallery is saying that it's invalid. Try again...I want to see cows & toilets!
Erin!
You are such the world traveler! Have you come across a gang of monkeys yet? I heard the monkeys travel in packs and that you might even see them drinking from a water fountain. Apparently, the cities are so overcrowded that they have encroached on their natural habitat, so the monkeys have adapted to city life....odd. The toilets are interesting. The first time I saw one like that was in China....and I don't think they wiped or washed......nastiness. I about cried the first time I saw one of the toilets in the ground....I even called Ali to ask her to look up on the internet what direction I was supposed to stand in the stall and what the hell was the purpose of the mop...ok that one should have been self explanatory. This is so cool that you have a blog....I love it. Well, I hope you get adjusted soon. You should start getting on track by tomorrow or the day after the latest (at least on the sleep thing) as for the food....well that's a whole different animal. Well, hope you get a good night's rest! chris
Be careful with that toilet paper -the plumbing isn't always developed to handle flushed teepee. You may want to ask.. or you may have a lovely mess in your 5 star hotel bathroom.
Erin,
Great pics!! You may need to write a book upon your return.
Hang in there,
Laura
Hey Erin - love the blog! Agree about the tp though. In Ecuador, the sewage system couldn't handle it either. What an adventure... Keep the notes coming and have fun!
V
Auntie Erin,
Great blog. I love hearing about your overseas adventure!
Next time try the wild boar. Had it in Italy, and it is wonderful….I’m sure the same stuff is served in India / Italy, right?!?!
Great photos of the toilet. Now, send us photos on the other end. I want to see this fried egg, etc. that they are serving for your meals.
Congratulations on becoming an Auntie!!! It is truly the best job title in the world!
Gina
Erin ... Paul sent me your blog link it is so great!!! Hope you are doing well over there !!! I will keep up on the blog :)Maryellen
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