Thoughtful Thursday….On the steps of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn two beggars stand in hope. Compassion is shown from one young lady with her small son and a donation made. But in todays cynical world we are being told not to be fooled…beggars are really smart crooks who have chosen this as an easy way to earn a better living than actually working. Some locals were discouraging donations. Their logic (which might be right) was that the beggars had chosen to ‘pitch up’ here as it was a hot spot for tourists. Strange that as I watched, it was locals, who after being inside for their daily worship made donations……..I thought I would add a little to the days takings.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Tallinn
9th January
© David Oakes 2014
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