This is in Cambodia again, out on the lake with the floating villages. In the villages closest to Seim Reip the people find creative ways to get you to give them your money. This little charmer was brought to our boat by an adult. She had a baby boa wrapped around her and wanted us to pay her to take her picture. You can see she is cute as a button. I was releived that our driver cut his engine to give her a moment to do her little show without having to keep pace with our much larger boat. Who could resist this fashion statement? After getting her loot she was off again to the next customer. No time to waste....
There were other boats that approached us and kept pace with us while a kid leaped into our boat with their wares. Usually overpriced pop. After some good natured bargaining I bought pop that I don't even drink as my contribution to their little economy. I think it's better to buy things from them than to just give them money. Everyone maintains their integrity.
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