Thursday, August 21, 2008

Thank you si....ah, ma'am

I saw something new today. A woman tout. A tout is to a matatu what a conducter is to a bus. So they ride the running board, calling out the matatus stops. They signal the driver to stop and go and are always on the lookout for potential passengers. Its a tough job and the guys who have been at it for awhile are ripped from pulling themselves in the moving mat multiple times a day. This gal was one of the best. She would jump in front of the other touts and flash a winning smile to potential customers, getting their ticket. She was this beautiful blend of charm and toughness and she was able to keep up with the big boys. Score one for womens lib...

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