Living in China and having to bargain for just about everything has definitely toughened us. Some of the vendors in Karon relished in the negotiating banter, while others wouldn't budge. We'd mention we lived in China hoping for a reduced rate. Again, some would play and some said "Buy it in China". They are used to jetset crowd, who are willing to pay. We did buy several really cute dresses and sarongs, mandatory tropical attire.
The girls stopped at one store, where there was a large fishtank out front. Larry said those were the fish that ate dead skin. Huh? He explained he'd sat in a spa where the same fish nibbled at his toes and fingers while he sat in the tank. Dear GOD! No way, no WAY! Larry asked the tank owner if the girls could put their hands in the water. She obliged. I cringed as these little suckers swarmed their hands. A couple even hung on as they pulled their hands out of the water. Larry prodded me, then the girls started in on me. It was like a nightmare. Seriously, was I really going to stick my hand into a tank of flesheating fish? I thought of my 2011 motto "Now's the time". I closed my eyes, turned my head, and plunged my hand into the water. If the girls weren't there I would have screamed. As fast as I could without hurling the disgusting things across the street, I pulled out my hand. Fear not conquered.
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