asstray... sandaas

So... its been a lil' bit since I've posted something... and I was thinking about posting something deep 'n meaningful... but then after I saw this awesome ashtray (from http://www.happilyunmarried.com) sitting on the desk... I decided to write a crappy entry (oh yeah... they'll be a few more bad ass puns thrown in there... I'll TRY to keep it down!) :)


So... here I was on my way to Dehra-Dun, and in a common two-part predicament (I assume) faced by many on the almost six hour journey from Delhi. Do I use the "western" or "indian" style toilet to empty my bladder? AND more importantly, do I even attempt using the loo for more or wait till my destination. For those of weak constitution... stop now and go drink that coffee... it'll help later on... TRUST ME!
Last time I used an "indian" style toilet was in 2001 while backpacking... but it's been longer since I've used one on a train. Luckily, I still carried the SAME toilet roll from 2001 which, incidentally is the ultimate trophy to for being a successful backpacker in India... half a roll or more shows your victory in battle against the all-powerful Delhi-belly!
For sanitary reasons, I decided to use the "indian" style toilet and thus prepared myself for "the squat" and the related manouvers to keep clothing out of harms way. Now, as you see above... out of courtsey to your fellow passengers and shoes, aim is of utmost importance. Being the civil chap that I sometimes am... I wuz aimin' good!But boy was that difficult as the train conductor must've decided at that very time to make up for lost time and gun it! A warning to ya'll... the indian train shock-absorbers leave much to be desired. Hanging on for dear life... and seeing the ground, through the hole, pass by at lighting speed... scared the crap outta me!
:)