Popped Corn and Troy's Determination

Yesterday as Troy and I were taking in the city sights we ran across a lady selling fruit and other goods on the sidewalk, nothing unusual. So I mentioned to Troy that maybe we should purchase some "popped corn". This is different than the usual movie popcorn and I actually quite like it. It's dry and feels a little more healthy (weird that I'd like that). Here's how the scene played out:

Troy purchasing the popped corn from this sweet little lady.

So these are like little mobile grocery stands. They are full of fruit and vegetables.  Somehow Troy talked this lady into letting him try to carry her baskets.  I think he may be a little big to fit.... This is his first attempt....let's just say he was unsuccessful and surprised by the weight.

Hmmm....let's try and pick it up like a dead lift exercise. Really, is it that heavy?

Sheer determination to pick up these baskets.

Finally Troy's ego could take no more and he asked the lady to prove that she could carry it. Of course she would only do it if we paid her. 

UP....

and walking.....that cost us $1.00

With a few pointers from the professional... (Troy actually said she was telling him to watch out cause he was smashing her fruit)

Troy did it (no walking).

Soooo....dramatic! But he did complain his arm felt a little numb a few hours later :) These Viet women are tough, don't mess with them.

Troy's sweet reward!