“Hello! Where are you from?
Ah, have you seen Sleepless in Seattle?
Please come with us for the folk dancing. It’s just a little way from here. You’ll really enjoy it when we explain everything.”
We were getting annoyed by the young couple who were clinging to us like overcooked noodles. But they kept on with the questions and the importuning: “Please follow us.” Finally we walked away. I could see them begin talking to another obviously American couple.