Local Hazards

Some of you might be wondering if we feel safe her in Bangalore after our first 3 days. In an effort to enlighten you, I have chosen to illustrate through example.

This hotel has a lot of marble. In fact, many of the walls and floors are covered with beautiful marble tile of varying colors and designs. Even the entry way to our room, and the bathroom floor -- all marble. Very nice looking in fact. Potentially slippery too! We arrived at our room on Thursday morning, around 1:30 AM local time (who knows what time or day it was elsewhere -- we didn't care). After showering before bed, I did as I usually do, dry off (or so I thought) one foot and step out to the floor, then stand on one foot and dry the other. I tried the "slip-n-sprawl" method of tub exit. You see, I was already quite tired, the tub/shower is elevated from the floor, a towel was spread as a mat, my foot was moist, physics were at work, all factors in causing me to slip across the floor while my left foot attempted to remain in the tub. Just above the left ankle is a nice shiner.

On Friday (21 Jan), I was sitting on the edge of the bed and tried to reach for something over the end of the bed. I must have misjudged where the end of the bed was, for as I attempted to lean with my hands against it, I wound up head first on the floor with my feet still on the bed. I believe I may be getting older.

Today (23 Jan), I was getting ready to take a shower. Remember that the tub is elevated? Well, my eyes failed to compensate for the extra elevation necessary for foot clearage, and my left toes slammed into the side of the tub. We had an enjoyable laugh as I shared my this event with Mary.

So, you may still be wondering, do we feel safe? Yes, with the people and places here in Bangalore, but with myself...I'll let you know.