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Mitch went to the front of the hotel and got into a waiting taxi. He read the address. The driver shook his head and Mitch showed him the address on paper. He said something again which Mitch didn’t understand. He held up his hand to the driver to indicate for him to wait, opened the door and looked for a staff member. One of the reception staff who could speak English came to help.
Mitch showed the young man the address and the driver spoke to the staff member.
“Sir, he’s saying this is not a good area, are you sure you have the correct address?”
Mitch nodded. “I see. Tell him thank you for his concern, but unfortunately it is correct.”
The staff member translated and the driver shrugged.
“Thanks,” Mitch said.
“No problem, sir.”
The driver took off and Mitch closed his eyes, th
