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Content Published June 1, 2017

Snake Man

Typically I avoid "showmen" when we travel, but this character was so entertaining and engaging that I couldn't help myself. And his snakes appeared to be in good health as well.

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Content Published June 1, 2017

Moroccan Man

I encountered this man while waiting for Anne outside of a shop in a small town in the Atlas Mountains. He was standing there timidly begging and I felt compelled to reach into my pocket and hand him some coins. When I pointed to my camera and then to him, it was obvious that he wanted to have his picture taken, and his response upon seeing the picture was my reward.

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