Strips of contrasting colors, drawn across the alleys, were signalling the presence of the water holes in the old town.

They were never far apart.

Most often my partner and  I were the only guests... but come back in the late evening! the bar owners said... then you will find lots of people here.

We never did... upon advice from the hotel receptionist... hmmmm....
But in younger
years... I never
listened to such
      silly advice.