Thursday morning I caught a seven hour train southwards to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Although my berth was in the highest class (2-tier AC), an uncommon luxury, I was lucky enough to draw the compartment with malfunctioning AC. This would have been no trouble except that the windows in 2AC don't open, and my pants began to resemble Bihar. As I squirmed, a compartment-mate leaned over to tell me his secret for comfort: "It is simple," he whispered out of respect for the lady across the berth, "you must shave your testicles and then coat them thoroughly with talc." I have found this remedy to be quite effective.
After a five hour layover in Jaipur, I caught an overnight train to Bikaner, arriving at 7:30 AM. I was met by Dr. Sumant Vyas, a Senior Scientist in camel reproduction, who will be my facilitator and academic adviser for the next ten months.
After a five hour layover in Jaipur, I caught an overnight train to Bikaner, arriving at 7:30 AM. I was met by Dr. Sumant Vyas, a Senior Scientist in camel reproduction, who will be my facilitator and academic adviser for the next ten months.
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