I was amazed that no one even looked mildly surprised that I was taking
photos of the cafeteria.

When I recently took photographs of the interior of a NY Thruway stop people
did take notice. The gift shop was abuzz with inquiry and I had to retreat to
the parking lot and drive away quickly. Research for a story I am working on.
Getting photos of the men's room was the hard part -- I want my description
of the floor tile to be accurate. Drivers are usually in an hypnogogic haze
and rarely remember what the floor looks like. About all they tend to
recollect is the color of the scented urinal cake. Since the johnny seats
there have holes in them I did not once witness anyone picking them up or
putting them down. They are also self-flushing. Incredible efficiency. ][<en