Living in a hotel for a few weeks I see many people coming and going. Mostly young couples from Europe or middle aged Russian couples. Most stay 1 – 2 nights, rarely a week. What strikes me is that hardly anyone can barely open their mouths to greet each other, let alone be interested in… Read More fellow vacationers

You enter a store or market-stand, say, cloths and fabrics. You have a look around, they show you a few cloths and other items. Then you say thank you and walk away without buying anything. They look in disbelief, amazement, and bewildered as of why you did not buy anything, as if there is something… Read More innocent shopping