October 19, 2004
Street Music
I toured the streets of Innsbruck today for a couple hours, and I had my choice of music to accompany me. First, I came across a violin and guitar duet. They played outside a watch store. I felt my pockets for change, but couldn't find any. Then an old man with wrinkles played the violin solo. I really should've gotten out my wallet. As I rounded the corner, there was an accordian player sitting on a crate with a hat open. I just walked by again. I really meant to get some change out, but never did. The poignant, windy sounds of a recorder blown by a little boy with his backpack on one side (the square kind that are so popular amongst the kids here) drew my attention. To collect change, he had an index card holder open in front of him. Man, that kid was cute, and I really wanted to give him some coins, but I didn't.