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    Kids of Varanasi, the world’s oldest city and one of India’s holiest destinations, have to learn to fend for themselves early in their lives. This child, and hundreds like him, start haggling with tourists, offering them “best price” from early morning and into late evening. Views[352] “Hello, madam, hello! You buy this to remember your father, your mother, your brother, your sister. I have fire. You put in the water…” her brother pitches. “Only five Rupee,” he recites what seems to be the mantra for Varanasi’s omnipresent invisible children. Views[365] The whole city of Varanasi is a gigantic bazaar – everyone is peddling something. This little girl was making “donas” – bunches of marigold and roses with an earthen lamp, all arranged in a leafy bowl. Views[334] This time, the tourist said NO to the kid's offer. “You broke my heart, sir!” the boy says . If you just decide to give money to the children, they give you a puzzled look that makes you realize that to save their fragile dignity you must accept a little something of what they are selling. Views[279] This time, the tourist said NO. “You broke my heart, sir!” says he. If you just decide to give them money, they give you a puzzled look that makes you realize that to save their fragile dignity you must accept a little something of what they are selling. From my India trip, I remember the hot weather and food, the warm colors and people, and the pervasive materialism and spirituality. But what I can’t forget are the incredibly worn eyes of the children of Varanasi. Views[913]
     
    “Hello, sir, hello! You buy this to remember your father, your mother, your brother, your sister. I have fire. You put in the water…” the boy pitches. “Only five Rupee,” he recites what seems to be the mantra for Varanasi’s omnipresent invisible children. Views[409] The whole city is a gigantic bazaar – everyone is peddling something. This little girl was making “donas” – bunches of marigold and roses with an earthen lamp, all arranged in a leafy bowl. I wonder what these are for... Views[403] Kids of Varanasi, the world’s oldest city and one of India’s holiest destinations, have to learn to fend for themselves early in their lives. This child, and hundreds like him, start haggling with tourists, offering them “best price” from early morning and into late evening. Views[409]   

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