"When does the movie come out?"
"I'm not sure. They just finished shooting."
"It's funny how it all worked out."
“Right place, right time,” I tell him.
"Yes, but you wouldn't have been in the right place at the right time if we hadn't canceled your camel ride."
“You mean it was cancelled. Because the camels got sick."
“Oh no, the camels are fine. Mom asked me to bring you back early. He lowers his voice. "Also, lots of flights back to Amsterdam before tomorrow, but when you disappeared to see the movie, Mom asked me to keep you here a bit longer." He laughs. "Exact place, exact time."
The next morning, Prateek comes to take us to the airport. Chaudhary shuffles to the sidewalk to wave us off, wiggling his fingers and reminding us of the legally mandated taxi fares.
I sit in the bac
