Mike Hurst was a musician. High with long dark brown hair and blue eyes, looked every inch the traveling Irish folk musician was. He had to sell their work in London when he approached thirty publications and has traveled the world of music in restaurants, bars, street corners to pay their own way.
During his last trip to Asia, which had seen the beautiful beaches of Bali and Phuket, Bali funeral of a rare resting lived in a house near the crystal clear waters alongLake Toba, and played the violin for a couple of children in a market in Panang, Sumatra. He was squatting in the narrow bus drunk singing Sinatra off to sleep in the dirt floor of a train between Jakarta and Surabaya and survived blood poisoning from a mosquito bite finger.
Mike always traveled light, only a small backpack with a few changes of clothes, a guitar and violin abused its 100 years. During his stay in Bali was a local craftsman who will cut a deck of ivoryEbony fingerboard and had a nice format and attached to the violin itself. The violin was the only possession that much appreciated.
Day, this was during the period of Marc, he traveled to the Philippines en route to Japan after years of traveling through one of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Mike. Stay a few days in Manila but the noise and the fast pace before moving him. Head north on a bus in the rabbit and landed in Baguio. Five thousand feet upmountains, Baguio was a picturesque village surrounded by steep hills, a free market of large and mysterious wooded hills, trying to pin.
He was lucky to meet a local Filipino named Nino, was heard singing in a bar the day after their arrival. Nino was asked to sing at his bar in the city, gave him a small salary, but enough, and stay in an old farm in the hills
Michael loved life in the old house. Every morning woke up andbreathing the perfumed air and the view over the valley from the window of his bedroom. The view is spectacular. Smoke curled from the chimneys of some houses further down the valley like a brush to paint a scene from China.
Of course, there was no hot water. I had the icy water of a barrel of rain to wet the walls behind the house. That was encouraging. And the furniture was minimal, but because he did not think he liked to take his life withExcess baggage anyway. He had a bed to sleep, a roof over their heads, a job he loved. He was happy.
But life has a funny way of turning the tables on you.
A few months after arriving in Baguio, took several thousand feet down the mountain in Asin, a beautiful resort hot spring sulfur. E 'was directed by another friend who had met in Baguio City, which enjoyed a day relaxing Downing beers and relaxing in hot water.
This afternoon, asreturn home was surprised to see it was empty. All I had was gone, his musical instruments. Everything that was what was in luck, had his passport and ticket to Tokyo, and a small amount of money, but that was it. Mike was stunned. He immediately called the police and the police. They pledged to try to find the culprits and then how to laugh together.
Mike did not do much. Afterit was a stranger and had little money, few clothes, musical instruments lost. Just include the care of her. But he wanted his violin again, if possible. So I began investigating among your friends, and soon heard rumors that his brother Nino, Nono, was responsible for the theft. Mike was jealous and wanted to live in the house. But instead of politely asking Mike to move, decided to perfectly clear, all owned by MikeAgreement.
Mike realized that there was no way to prove their suspicions, bowed to the inevitable and went with some friends in the Peace Corps and Ireland for more money.
Meanwhile, another Filipino friend has agreed to lend money, if that is what we could afford to eat and pay rent has expired. Mike was a cheap guitar that sounded good, because local producers had shaved the retroactive payment of almost thin. With this game, forcing localsupport bars and restaurants. Despite occasional work must borrow money to buy some of his friend on the essentials. It's been a difficult and humiliating.
They spent two months and no money had arrived, went to Manila to ask your bank to find out where it was. It was reported that money was actually already .... sent to Kuala Lumpur. Apparently, the idea that the Irish Bank in Peru! A forgivable mistake, thought Mike. After all, the twoin Asia. The bank has agreed to pay the money in your account in Manila, Baguio and Mike went back to wait for them.
Finally, a month later came the money. The first thing he did was pay the friend who lent him enough money to survive. Then it was time to move on.
Although a trip to Japan, decided to return to England, where he has been able to work and enough money to continue his travels in the future. So put the word out aboutfriends who sell a ticket to Japan. A few nights later, Mike Hunt called Rhodesia in the cafeteria, where she sang and told Mike I wanted to buy a ticket. While talking, Mike Hunt has admitted he was chased by a secret agent James Bond movie. Hunt said he modeled his life on the link. He tried to speak to speak and live like him. "It was a strange way to live your life, Mike thought, but it seemed Hunthappy.
Mike Hunt was thrilled that he wanted to buy a plane ticket to Manila and made plans for next Friday night when he closed the business. Hunt said he has treated Mike to a free weekend in a 5-star hotel in Manila in the family framework. "Do not worry," said Mike said, "I pay for everything and then I pay the ticket .."
That sounded like a good deal for Mike. He turned Hunt met on Friday afternoon and checked Hunt was a greatheavy looking suitcase, while Mike takes only his small backpack. Before the structure, with the advice of Hunt, had his guitar and the rest of their stuff for a friend's hideout where he could collect on the way to the airport on Sunday after departure from Bangkok on the way home. Hunt said that there was no need to carry all their equipment with him at the hotel because it was not necessary. latest first Mike, as Hunt had advised to do so.
Tonight we went tothe club's basement and we had a great time. Hunt signed for the drinks. The next day at the pool all day after breakfast. Every time I asked for a drink or food, Hunt signed the bill. Mike expected charge high fares, but his new friend does not seem worried. This calmed Mike Hunt, who could afford the ticket. He was admitted himeslf a "little confused because if I could buy a ticket Huntobviously be given the luxury of buying one from a travel agent, but he shrugged his shoulders and congratulated his fortune. Mike was not a look that gift horse in the mouth.
Tonight I went to the disco and dancing until late. Hunt signed for the drinks, although many girls who went to the couple who spend a lot. They had an entertaining evening and was shaken up in their rooms when the disco closed at 2 o clock he made an appointment to meet for breakfast at nine, the clockTomorrow, in order to verify that the hotel could take time to hunt his 11.30 flight to Tokyo.
The next day Mike was a knock on the door woke August 1 clock staggered out of bed and opened it to see Hunt is dressed and ready for the Bears.
"What are you doing so early?" Mike Light.
"I think we need to clarify is our business. This time we left, arrived at the airport," said Hunt.
Mike shrugged and said Hunt was in his roomfive minutes. His mouth was dry and his headaches. It was asked in the Constitution, as Hunt takes so long to get a ticket for regular activities, but it sounds good. He entered the bathroom for a quick wash and then went to the next room Hunt, hoping to clear the sale in minutes. When he went hunting, he saw there with a folder under his arm. Mike sat in a hammock and then came straight to the point. "You have the money forTicket? "
"No!" Hunt said. "This is what I wanted to talk to you."
"What do you mean? You said you were looking for a ticket today and now you're saying you do not have the money to pay. Do you expect me just give you?" Mike asked irritated.
"Well, actually, you want to me, until there is a work in Tokyo and has enough money to pay the trust." Hunt said.
"Yes, of course. So if you do not have enough money for the ticket, how to payHotel? "Mike asked.
"Uh, that's something else. I'm not paying for it. My suitcase was just for show.'s Newspapers and some stones. We are within walking distance of here this morning."
"What?" Mike explode. "We want to thank you for ticket prices and the scam came to the hotel? This is not a good basis for building trust?
"Wait. Watch and tell him. "Hunt said opening large files." I preparefor this trip. I can show. I have all the ways in which to live in Japan, with little that can be listed. I have a list of hotels to stay. All well researched and I even learned the basics of Japanese language in the last 3 months while I prepared. I can easily get a good job as an English teacher in the performance of my feet in a few months. "Said Hunt.
Mike showed the contents of his file and went through it. Hunt said that allshould ensure that he was able to survive in Tokyo, wrote in a meticulous plan. Mike was not impressed.
"Look, I just received an unwitting accomplice to fraud at the hotel. There is no way that will give you a ticket without charging for it."
Here, Hunt broke into tears and asked him, but Mike was sure. Without money, without a ticket.
Hunt did not see her tears were running, but most follow a record, and Mike began to feel sorry for him. SoFinally, he pointed expensive Nikon camera and Hunt, said: "Give me your camera as security and give you a ticket you can still use the camera for either money back .."
Hunt first tried to say no, because he supported the camera in Japan, but eventually saw that Mike is not part of the ticket, if not transmitted through the camera.
"Now there is only one thing you do for me." Hunt continued. "We go to the airport with meMorning. I have researched and found the airport of arrival. Once you find a boarding card with his name written in the hand not ask to see your ticket. So I have to go with me to the airport for check in and then change name to my boarding pass. It will be even easier than I thought because our names are very similar. "
Meanwhile, Mike realizes that he must go along with Hunt. I had enough money to coverThe account of the hotel. Imelda Marcos was able to cover for her, so she packed up their few belongings in a rucksack, hung in the back and both went to the hall and went out the door. A hotel, saw the security people in common, probably because Mike seemed nervous, but he did not try to stop them. Once they were far Mike let out a deep sigh of relief and headed to the airport.
Mike check in for flight to Tokyo, presented to the BoardPass, Hunt changed the name and then headed to the starting area. Everything seemed to go well.
Mike turned around and thought I never saw the money or the game and another. I was wrong.
Mike was his friend back home for the rest of his team and then went to the airport for flight to Bangkok clock 04:00. When he arrived, he went to check-in desk and presented his ticket. The employee, who had been in service in the morningstill there. It was found with an idiot.
"But .... but he went to Tokyo this morning. What are you doing here?" He asked.
"Oh, I changed my mind and decided to return to Bangkok instead. It is so boring in Tokyo." Mike responded with indifference.
The secretary shook his head, fills your boarding pass and then abandoned.
"Hey, great trip. I do it this time."
"Thanks." Said Mike, went to the boarding lounge.
Zoom in Thailanda week that would change his life.
This week in Bangkok was a stain. Mike spent almost exclusively in the Patpong Mississippi Queen. Every night, we started with the girls at the bar. He was a ball, but on Friday he realized that would have been better organized for the flight to London the next day. He called Ben, he recommended a local Filipino businesses Hunt was trying to draw the money for a ticket to Tokyo. Hunt said he worked for Ben andHunt Commission but he had some "money on advertising itself.
Ben and Mike agreed to meet with his appointment to see the clock turned 11.00 Mike captured, but was sure to recover money for the ticket.
When he sat down and explained the situation to Ben bursts into a huge laugh.
"I give the money back by Mike Hunt?" "He roared. "What account? Although I owed him money, not give it to you safely. The man was crazy with alltalking about James Bond, and remains, of course, insane. "
Mike was waiting for something, so not too disappointed. And he still had the camera Hunt. But the burning Hunt had played a fool.
Ben asked Mike what he was doing when not playing music.
"I used to sell advertising for publications in London."
"Okay?" Ben asks.
Of course, I do a lot of money. "
"Why not work for me? Post a guide.I'm sure I could do very well in its advertising sales. "Ben said.
Ben showed him Mike has published magazines, and after a brief discussion on wages and conditions, Mike said he had to think about how he had a confirmed ticket for his flight to London the next day.
Ben said that calls later, when he decided to stay.
Mike returned to the Hotel Malaysia, where he lived, he sat in bed and thought about their situation. Here was the landThree Hots: heat, hot food and hot women. Life can be good here. They had offered a permanent job, and everything was so cheap that does not have to stay.
When he went to London that was supposed to start from scratch. He had been away for so long that probably had no friends there. It has not worked, the weather was cold, the food was bad, and the economy was on the ropes. That was before Thatcher took the country into shape. The decision was not difficult. He picked up the phoneand asked Ben.
Mike was good in the magazine. Helped to improve circulation and magazine design, and increases the monthly advertising revenue substantially. He was happy with the time of his life.
Then one day Mike called Ben in his office and Hunt sat with a big smile on your face bitch. Mike was surprised and happy. It seemed that finally make money from Hunt.
As if I had read Mike's mind, Hunt pulled a roll of moneyfrom his pocket and promptly paid by the ticket. Mike went out and got the camera and it gave Hunt. Hunt gave thanks and said: "Bond would have done the same" was correct for a gentleman who do not know.? "
Mike Hunt was lucky as soon as they had paid when it was in a German traveler, who also played the violin on the street who had met the year before his execution. Klaus had been lost in an accident and the use of his hands because he could not play.After the story of Mike Klaus gave him his old violin, and said he was happy that someone had to make good use of it applies.
Nobody was happier than Mike had this happy ending. I was in Thailand, and sometimes thinks back to how it is strange in this part of the exotic and fascinating world. You never know what happened to life, right?
So one day when you go to a bar somewheresee an old game with his life on stage, you can search only for Mike. Buy a beer and asks if you have interesting stories of his travels.
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