The only redeeming quality of the metro -- from our kids' perspective -- is the ability to find coins in the ubiquitous vending machines. Evidently Parisiens in their rush to quickly grab a snack before jumping on a train will take what they purchased but leave behind the change.
Paige and Clay have learned, with some initial direction from me, that if they push the change button then scoop out the coin dispenser, they can often find a coin or two -- usually between 10 and 50 cents. Clay has been considerably more lucky than Paige in this venture -- which has been a major point of contention between the two. It seems that he finds coins four or five times more often than she does.
A few days ago, for example, he reached in and pulled out five or six coins, totaling almost a euro. Not bad. Given all of the people we see begging for money in Paris, it is amazing that the kids are able to find as much as they do.
Paige and Clay have learned, with some initial direction from me, that if they push the change button then scoop out the coin dispenser, they can often find a coin or two -- usually between 10 and 50 cents. Clay has been considerably more lucky than Paige in this venture -- which has been a major point of contention between the two. It seems that he finds coins four or five times more often than she does.
A few days ago, for example, he reached in and pulled out five or six coins, totaling almost a euro. Not bad. Given all of the people we see begging for money in Paris, it is amazing that the kids are able to find as much as they do.
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| Clay showing how it is done |
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