Had another amusing rickshaw fare discussion this morning. I asked one of the hotel staff how much it should cost to get to NJP station (he said Rs 25), then he fetched a rickshaw, whose driver quoted Rs 40. I looked at the hotel guy, who studiously avoided my gaze. When I pressed him, he said that 40 was actually the right price. When I asked why he had said 25, he suddenly went deaf. On arriving on the platform at about 9:15AM, one of the train catering staff accosted me and asked whether I'd like a veg or non-veg lunch. I assumed from this that there was a meal included in the fare, so I was a tad surprised when, 5 minutes later, some dal, rice and a small spicy veg curry were delivered to
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