Everyone asked the same question: “Why did you come anyway

At the Damascus airport I got a taxi into town for 400 Syrian pounds. As we left the parking lot, two men appeared out of the night and asked if they could have a ride into town. I asked if they would split the cost – “Mi`tiin. Mi`tiin.” (200. 200) They disappeared. The driver said, “Very good. Very good.” * ................
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