When Dave sees families taking photos he usually walks right up and says, "Would you like me to take the picture so you can all be in it?" He especially enjoys offering his photo skills to young couples.
Last Sunday we were with friends at the Mississippi Rive Lock and Dam in Minneapolis. Interesting spot. There's a public observation deck for watching the big water fall and the lock itself.
While we were wondering around we saw a young middle eastern couple. She was in a full burka. We all smiled and he smiled back. Not sure about the woman because her mouth was covered but she had beautiful, expressive eyes.
A few minutes later we saw the young man taking her picture. I was wondering about the protocol. I wasn't sure if women in burkas were even allowed to have their photos taken. I wasn't sure if we should be watching.
But then Dave walked right up to the young man and said, "Would you like me to take the picture so you can both be in it?" Now I'm thinking, Yikes! But the man handed Dave his camera.
Afterwards they were sitting on a bench and Dave walked over and plopped right down beside the young woman and started chatting away. She said nothing! I'm thinking "Now, Dave you've gone too far."
But the young man who'd been on his cell phone leaned over, smiled, and told Dave two things. They were on their honeymoon - and she didn't speak English.
Whee! An international incident was averted.
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