I'm on Dune.

[mdrnprometheus]

In honor of the fact that it's World Water Day, I thought I'd mention the fact that I'm pretty sure I've wandered into the real-world equivalent of Dune.

The comparison is not 100%, but the elements are there:

• The biggest obstacle to life is water. Everyone has a structure for harvesting it, and you guard these structures carefully against water

Comments

[turnberryknkn]

So. Freaking. Awesome.

I laughed out loud - repeatedly - in the call room. And nobody else here would understand. (Sad lack of geeks in residency program.)

Do you mind if I link?

[mdrnprometheus]

Do I ever? Link away.

[mythomanic]

wahahahahaha.
...so where in India are you? (I wouldn't be too certain about the sandworms.)

[mdrnprometheus]

Middle-of-nowhere village in the deserts of Rajasthan. So far, no giant sandworms. I think I'd have noticed worm sign by now.

[andres_s_p_b]

I bet the diet involves large amounts of spice, too.

[mdrnprometheus]

This is true. If only it were as antimicrobial as it's claimed to be.

[snowcrashedone]

You should return before your eyes start glowing blue. :)

[metallian]

NICE.

You just need a Toto soundtrack.