Electricity, Part ll

The other thing I need to say about the electricity her in India, is that the logic behind it all seems to take different circuits, pun intended. The voltage here is 220, compared to our 110, so everything I bring from the US must have not only an adapter for the plug end (a two to three flat prong for a two round pin plug) but a voltage regulator as well lest I blow it up! Everything else here is applied in the closest most unsightly at times places. It is common to see extension cords overloaded or running outside and up a flight of stairs for some reason. It's for something... My apartment is no different. I have halogen bulbs sticking out of the walls, and in this picture you can see behind me the only covered light- IN THE SHOWER ! Yes, I need to see those hard to reach areas, but it isn't even enough light to shave by in the mirror 4 feet away. Incidently, that red light in the panel behind me indicates that the power is on and my hot water heater is warming up. That's it, white & to the left. You can see the plug with the white attachment and black cord running practically through my shower stream. To turn it off, I must flip the switch right under the red light, which sparks a bit sometimes. If I do this quickly while standing in the pool of water, I may only get shocked a bit. I hope to write again soon-

--- aeryk ---