Learning the art of the barter starts with having a sense of humor. You need to go in with a smile and speak of outrageous prices — even try to sell your (girl)friends in exchange for a negotiated number of handwoven rugs.
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Wanda’s flower parlour
It’s rare that I forge a friendship with someone from the second camp. And, if they get me on a bad day, their reaction can feel like a gentle kick…
Lunch on the porch of the Johnsons
Turkish pattern delight
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Stop focusing on the forest
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Strawberries fields dreams
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