Interesting thing about people, is that we can see the same thing, but two different people will experience the moment in completely different ways, based on experience and upbringing.
When we are in our work truck, we are exposed. On the way to the orphanage, we look at our surroundings, duck to avoid branches, and wave at the people we pass by. The road is crowded, and you will see all sorts of jobs being done on the side of the road. Need a bedframe, no problem. Tire replaced, just find the right guy. Several people are selling sugar cane, cooked meat, water, sodas along the side of the road. Many of the people are friendly and smile and wave at us. Then we pass a group of people on motorcycles, and we wave to them. They flip us off, fly the middle finger.
This is where two different people had separate experiences. First, you have to understand that my family uses the middle finger, almost as a term of endearment. Kind of like "hey Julie" (middle finger) So when these guys flip us off, I thought it was funny. I told Dana it was the locals salute to UNC.
Carrie, on the other hand did not think that it was funny. Here we are, trying to do some good, and these guys are flipping us off. She admitted that it affected her, to the point that she no longer wanted to smile and wave.
On our back to the hotel, there were some guys in the back of the tap-tap that was in front of us. They were making googly eyes at Laura. My conclusion is this, while the vast majority of the people are warm and welcoming, there are jerks everywhere.
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