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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Waiting for the train
Inside Chennai Central. As the passengers wait for their rake to come in, the 'licenced porter' uses the break to take a quick nap in the aisle. Everyone will burst into action the moment a coach is sighted in the distance!
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It isn't unusual for them to sleep on the aisle? They'd be less of a bother if they just used one of the seats.
ReplyDeleteFascinating glimpse you give us here.
ReplyDeletenice moment caught.....
ReplyDelete@ Hilda: Not really. The floor allows them the luxury of stretching out. And here they'd surely be woken up when the crowd moves to the train!
ReplyDelete@ Brattcat: Thanks!
@ Moochhi: :)
Feel like visiting Chennai after seeing your pix and discriptions. Please my sites and profile as well.
ReplyDelete@ Shah: Please do! Thanks for stopping by here and for taking the time to comment.
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