So all along the trip, our tour guide and Rena had warned us NOT to take photos of street performers and vendors and other attractions because it was sure to lead to a request for money.
Stupid me saw snakes several feet away and decided that I had to have a photo. The snake charmer noticed me taking a quick pic and proceeded to ask me for money. And I had zero cash and apologized profusely but he wasn’t having it so he wished bad luck on me (seriously). And Ree was NOT happy with my actions so she handed me a 100 note – the smallest she had – which amounts to approximately $10. So I went back and handed it to the guy and he grabbed my phone and made us pose a few feet away and took some photos, handed me back my phone and wished good luck upon us.
And asked for more money.
I really should be better about follow the advice I’m given. But it’s a story to tell, I suppose.