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...see note John Paskey

Homeless and Happy

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She's not looking at the camera, I know, but this woman was one of the most gentle
and happiest people I have ever met. She lived on the street, in the bag are her
belongings, and she would not take the money I offered. Not for the photo, but just
to help her a bit. I only had a hundred Dirham note (about $5.00 USD at the time)
and she said it was too much.

I went back the next day with change, at which point I was told by the other women
who were there the night before that she did not, nor ever did exist. I was also told
that this was a special place, the flower gardens beside the Koutoubia.
The women who I talked too just laughed. They were homeless, they didn't want my money.

...until I dig out the old hard drive - no tech info at all.

Taken in Marrakesh, Morocco.


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Mark Robinson03-Nov-2010 17:02
Great story, fabulous photo.
Guest 17-Oct-2010 06:12
many comments could be made about this shot but what even more intresting is the story, so what did they mean she did not exist ? was she "jinny" or a spirit ?
Guest 23-Feb-2010 14:52
Very interesting story to go along with an intersting picture. I love the story behind the photo's that you add. Thank you for sharing.
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