Orchha…. Chai stop pre photo tour.

I smiled and said namaste, he replied. I ordered chai with less sugar and extra ginger. He corrected my Hindi and gave the order to his father and then watched him like a hawk to make sure he made it right.

I took my first sip and said it was very good. Again he corrected my Hindi. I smiled and corrected myself.

He pointed at my camera and asked me to take his photo. I obliged, he then took it upon himself to start posing.

I also took a few with my phone. He insisted on seeing them and then insisted I add his name, triple checking to make sure I’d got it right. Well, let’s face it, he’d heard my Hindi!

He gave me a firm nod once satisfied. I always smile when I think of him. Under normal circumstances I’d say, this kid will go far, for now, I just hope he is safe.

People matter.