Jis desh mein thoda thoda nahi hota, thats what the new Hero MotoCorp ad says.
I agree, relate, admit in totality!
About two weeks ago, I returned back from Nagpur to Mumbai after a short a trip home. I decided to go to Borivali (my destination), from CST via Local train. The new-girl-in-the-town that I am, I took the help of my fellow commuters for thoda information that I needed for my travel. Lekin, thoda kahan thoda hota hai, in our country!
***
After getting down from Duranto at CST , I asked a young lady near the Local rail tracks -
Which train should I take for Dadar?
She (points out) - Mmm take this one, which goes to Thane. You may get down at Dadar.
Me - Ok, thanks
She (interrupts) - And did you take the ticket? The ticket counter is near the main entrance (smiles)
Me - O yes, I have to. Thanksss
***
In the Local, I managed to find a place to stand. However, my travel bag, was a hindrance for others I realised. I looked around and asked a middle aged lady sitting closeby - Aunty, yahan apna bag rakh doon? (signalling the space near her)
She - Haan, rakh do (she said and helped me slide my bag to a safe corner)
She further added - Tum yahin baith jana, apne bag ke paas. Mera station next hai
I smiled to her and did the same.
***
On reaching Borivali station, I stood there for a second wondering where to go and then asked a lady, who had got down from the same train - Which side is East?
She - That side of the foot over bridge (she showed to a direction). Where do you have to go?
Me - Raheja Estate
She - I suggest you take an Auto-rickshaw to the place. Should charge you the minimum fare.
Me - Alright, I'll do that. Thank you
***
I'm slowly getting the hang of the roads, routes, directions, of this city. But I'm sure I wouldn't hesitate everytime I would 'want' help from my fellow Mumbaikars. For how else would I get the thoda aur information that I 'need' to know!
I agree, relate, admit in totality!
About two weeks ago, I returned back from Nagpur to Mumbai after a short a trip home. I decided to go to Borivali (my destination), from CST via Local train. The new-girl-in-the-town that I am, I took the help of my fellow commuters for thoda information that I needed for my travel. Lekin, thoda kahan thoda hota hai, in our country!
***
After getting down from Duranto at CST , I asked a young lady near the Local rail tracks -
Which train should I take for Dadar?
She (points out) - Mmm take this one, which goes to Thane. You may get down at Dadar.
Me - Ok, thanks
She (interrupts) - And did you take the ticket? The ticket counter is near the main entrance (smiles)
Me - O yes, I have to. Thanksss
***
In the Local, I managed to find a place to stand. However, my travel bag, was a hindrance for others I realised. I looked around and asked a middle aged lady sitting closeby - Aunty, yahan apna bag rakh doon? (signalling the space near her)
She - Haan, rakh do (she said and helped me slide my bag to a safe corner)
She further added - Tum yahin baith jana, apne bag ke paas. Mera station next hai
I smiled to her and did the same.
***
On reaching Borivali station, I stood there for a second wondering where to go and then asked a lady, who had got down from the same train - Which side is East?
She - That side of the foot over bridge (she showed to a direction). Where do you have to go?
Me - Raheja Estate
She - I suggest you take an Auto-rickshaw to the place. Should charge you the minimum fare.
Me - Alright, I'll do that. Thank you
***
I'm slowly getting the hang of the roads, routes, directions, of this city. But I'm sure I wouldn't hesitate everytime I would 'want' help from my fellow Mumbaikars. For how else would I get the thoda aur information that I 'need' to know!
