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Bum bite and the Bonus Bono!
I had a meander around our capital the other day looking at the
buildings and the boats and no, the pictures didn’t exactly
bite me on the bum either, my fault not yours, or hers …or for
that matter his………..well maybe his.
`Cos it was at the sea front where the trouble began. That
interesting liner which I understand transports holidaying
Germans, was at berth, and with such voluptuous (ok to use that
word before 9pm?) lips it was the most colourful subject in my
viewfinder. But without a travel ticket, Señor Security would
not let me pass.
OK, the harbour security guy is there for a reason and they
sure did a number on this middle aged Scot….the turning point
was the approach of the gents in olive green. How do you
translate “I was only taking pictures guv” to a bored civil
guard pulled away from his newspaper on a hot pm Thursday?
I tried and I failed. But then, that’s the trouble with
security, it’s too …secure.
Do you ever feel that (another) arrest is only days away? And
all because I keep my finger on the camera shutter…poised for
that WOW factor in imagery which meantime eludes.
Ho hum.
But it’s not all bad news. Did you know that the local bus
company is selling special prize tickets? They’ve certainly
sold one to me. Not being one of the 4x4 crowd, I get around
our adopted home by guagua. And after climbing aboard one such
transport in Corralejo, capital bound I put my “Bono” in the
slot (as you do). But it got stuck causing something
approaching consternation not only with the driver but those
behind me waiting to board ….After a couple of phone calls and
the usual arm waving ceremony, our dear driver gave up and we
set off. Further interest was to come as he declined entry to
intending passengers whom proffered Tarjeta Dineros and
wouldn’t or couldn’t pay cash. However half way to Rosario my
ticket popped out the machine and after a further arm waving
ceremony and other emotional outbursts it was returned to yours
truly.
No problemo.
But it was only when I changed transports in the new bus
station and further used my ticket for the last leg home that I
noticed it had not been charged …bonus bono! Maybe it is
because I’m such a good customer that they are giving me what
appears to be a free ride….wonder how long this will last?
I can see these boys in olive green climbing on my bus.
Have fun!
Surf Bum
Donald Innes is a writer and photographer,
see more of his pictures on
http://donaldinnesross-aplaceforinnes.blogspot.com
If you are interested in buying any of his pictures just
call him on 662 529580
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