Saturday, July 10, 2010

Two Ladies, Two Alpacas, One Typical Tourist

Alas, I succumbed as the typical tourist and posed with these ladies on the street and their two baby Aplacas. They are popular amongst the tourists and they try to con you out of your money too. I asked her how much for the photo and she said it was a donation. So when i tried to give each of the ladies one sole each (about 45 cents) she was like "No Amigo." I was just going to give her a 5 sole coin when a friendly English speaking lady walked up to me and was like, "Don't give her a 5, they are just trying to rip you off." She told me to just give them a sole each and just walk away. So i did just that and she didn't chase after me so that was good. Although, shortly after this picture was taken a lady selling Alpaca Hats started following me down Avedina Del Sol and i was like oh great, how am i going to get out of this one. Finally i said to her, "I'm sorry but you only have 4 colors of hats and i would buy one buy you don't have a red one." Then her face lit up and she said but wait amigo, and it turns out that the hats were reversible and the orange one she had was also a red one...Oh well she gave me two hats for s15 which was only like $5 total so they weren't that expensive. Next time, I'll just have to say no.

Chao,

~ Jon

3 comments:

  1. Jon,
    Dad and I look so forward to your daily posting.. Thank you for this window into your wonderful experience that I have no doubt will change your life and make you appreciate the USA even more! I love the baby Alpacas and I have to say how happy I am that they only use them for their fur!!! LOL-Cant wait to see these hats.. We are so proud of you. Stay safe..

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  2. Hey Jonathon! It was fun to "see" you tonight! What a world we live in! Hope you stay safe and have fun, can't wait to have you home and hear about all your experiences in real life!Take care. I love you! Gramma T

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  3. How funny that she had a red hat after all!! You're right, just say NO!! Cute story. I'm glad to see that you're doing well and getting around okay. Take care and keep us posted! Love ya! Aunt Shannon

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