In the US, there are almost no homes without hot and cold running water, flush toilets, electricity ALL THE TIME. Most of the rest of the world is not so lucky.
I was SHOCKED when I visited Europe 47 years ago. Youth hostels scheduled the hot water, which was available for about two hours. Hotels had bathrooms down the hall. Some of the places were "out in the country" and did not have electricity.
I focused on the fact that I got to stay in a former palace, rather than the fact that I shared a bathroom. Putting plumbing and electricity in a 400 year old stone building is not as easy as putting plumbing in a new building.
But LOTS of money has to be spent on invisible things like gas lines, water supply, drains, and sewage treatment plants, in order for me to have hot water any time I want it.
My advice to those who are in Sochi. Focus on what the Russians do almost better than anyone else. The Russians really know how to THROW A GOOD PARTY. After several vodka shots, your cold shower will not be nearly as cold.
I am looking forward to seeing the Opening Ceremonies tonight. I hear they are really special.
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY OLYMPICS!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment