Mystery of flush buttons on SGR, and the bitter-sweet drink of classes

A section of Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train at Syokimau in Nairobi.[David Njaaga, Standard]

I took the SGR to the Coast last weekend, partly because I like it when upcountry folks have cleared from the beaches, after camping there not to swim, but to watch the ocean and take selfies about their Christmas at sea.

Yes, I did get to the sea, but no, I did not take any selfies because I don’t do clichés. I just wanted to enjoy the sea breeze and breeze back to the city, rejuvenated. The highlight of the trip was a friend who happened upon some refreshingly sweet juice squeezed from yellow passion and green mangoes.