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