The writer with grape-picking gypsies who were travelling around doing seasonal work. Photos: Koo Wee Hon
After finishing my studies in England in 1987, I decided to return to Malaysia the “hard” way – by land. It was a way for me to see part of the world, and had hoped that I would be fortunate enough to get some part-time jobs and meet some good people in doing so.
Things got off to a good start. I got a lift from Anthony, a Briton who was off to marry his dream girl in Bari, Italy. We exchanged stories of love and life, as well as addresses and I got off at Beaune in France, at midnight.
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