Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Travelling vs the real world

Steph and I have formulated a list of things that are acceptable whilst travelling that aren't so acceptable in the 'real world'. We can personally testify to all of these occurring...

  • Speaking to strangers in the street, whether they're locals or foreigners. And then having dinner with them. As you do.
  • All forms of loo talk, all the time, even with just-met strangers over dinner. (e.g. I just had the most awesome crap! It's the first one in dayyys! You guys should have seen it! And the smell - that's one to be proud of!)
  • Asking the price of absolutely everything. Like someone's earrings? Ask how much they cost. On the same bus? How much did they pay for their ticket? And what about their shoes? And their flights?
  • Smelling your clothes in public (and if getting dressed, choosing to wear the ones that made you pull the least bad face when you sniff them)
  • Wearing dirty clothes, all the time, constantly, for days in a row.
  • Looking like a complete slob all the time, and if you don't, you feel especially proud (e.g. MY UNDERWEAR MATCHES AND IT'S ALL CLEAN!)
  • Having a hair style is a thing of the past.
  • Hopping on the first motorbike that offers you a lift to somewhere you've vaguely heard of.
  • Losing all modesty ('So, yes, we met yesterday. Don't mind me while I strip over here. Ooh actually, while I'm almost naked, I have this bite on my arse. Does it look bad to you? Could you rub some cream on it for me?')
  • Being proud of the various parasites that now use you as a host and showing them off to people.
  • In countries with water shortages, rarely showering. In countries without, showering alllll the time. It's the only time of day I feel cool over here...
  • EDIT: Deet and sunscreen are legitimate deodorants.
That's all for now. But I expect there are at least a few hundred more.

1 comment:

David Haynes said...

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