[agoraphile]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing. I really appreciate the narrative too, it helps set a tone and makes me feel more like a part of the event.

I used to live across the alley from a lady who routinely would go about her business with shades up and pants down. It was one of those neighborhoods where nobody has an air conditioner (or if they do, it doesn't chill enough volume for the whole apartment). In summer she'd regularly appear in any degree of dress that felt right. Her bathroom was across from my bedroom, and she'd usually do her evening regimen fully undressed, lights on, with the window open 5-6 inches -- easily enough for me to see her full range of pitch and yaw as she brushed her teeth. This went on for months each year. She had to be aware of what I could see, whether or not she knew that I looked.

Unfortunately I didn't have a camera then, but when decent digitals became available later this lady was the inspiration for getting one, and I've taken my camera on every trip. (If only I could have visited the old apartment!) Ever since I've been a sucker for the open window, and in my experience hotels provide a setting where people are much more relaxed, almost carefree about their risks. Most people aren't too inclined to flash where they live.