For those counting, its sin #3

Carthage, Tunis

Too few dinars or too many desires? People would cheat each other for a few worn coins, swindle a stranger and lie through a grin. Universal dishonesty is as time-weathered as Carthage ruins, peppered with international phrases swearing by deities and mothers and graves. Will our avarice hasten us to the latter? Greed is my least favorite sin.


Edit: This entry’s passion almost erased the actual inspiring event from my memory. After reflection, I finally remembered the rash of swindling Tunisians that prompted such fury and disappointment. Note to future self: don’t forget the would-be tour guide at the Roman Amphitheater charging 600% the price for an unrequested tour and the “I’ll cut you very very good price, I swear” taxi driver who helped me curse the Amphitheater bandit just before he doubled his original asking price.