The Bum Who Also Was a Tourist … or Vice Versa (B&W)

Bum playing tourist
I was moving away from the Alexandre III bridge and as I left, I spotted that gentleman, in his overcoat, watching people around him and the view over the invalides. And then I saw his feet…

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  1. I talk to homeless people on a daily basis. They’ve become my best friends. I’m not with an organization, but I do what little I can to help. I’ve been doing this for three years, still I have no answers. What these people need is ears to listen to them and open hearts to understand. They want to be acknowledged. A friendly hello goes a long way, a coffee and a sandwich is much appreciated.

    I am following your blog and hope to learn more about you.

    Cheers,
    Dennis

    • Thanks Dennis for stopping by and looking after the homeless. Unfortunately, it seems that this is probably the only sector in which there is no unemployment these days. I wish I were able to do more than just giving away a bit of money, it’s great that there are people like you who devote their lives to others, it’s really beautiful.

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