Street Minstrels

Brazen hawking and peddling isn't the only game on the street. I have seen a goodly number of street musicians, including singers, at least three different accordianists, and today a trio of minstrels with guitars. There are also a fair number of beggars, including a rather heart-tugging elderly woman at Pechersk Lavra, of whom I may write more later. Though I almost always give to the beggars, I sometimes wonder how well the money will be spent. One feels good, however, about dropping a few coins or small bills with the street musicians.