"There's No Piranhas Is There ?"

A thought occurred to Lawrence as he watched Debbi being led away to the hut by the women. "Are they going to decorate her ?" he asked Pablo. "It's quite possible" was the reply. "Then can you stop them for now ? I want to take some photos with her just naturally naked, then they can get her up in their war paint later." "OK, shouldn't be a problem" said Pablo, consulting the chief who called over to the women to explain.

Once in the hut, the women resumed tugging at Debbi's clothes. "Yes I know, I get the picture" said Debbi testily as she began unbuttoning her khaki shirt. She was not wearing a bra in this heat and humidity. She stepped out of her matching shorts to reveal a pair of plain white cotton knickers, having decided this would not be the setting for lingerie. The women began to chatter excitedly as Debbi peeled down the knickers and then they seemed confused that in her shaven state there was no pubic hair, even though they were also bare in that respect. Debbi tried to communicate as best she could by sign language as she was thoroughly inspected !

Debbi emerged from the hut, blinking in the strong sunlight and clad only in her thick woollen socks and hiking boots. She was immediately surrounded by excited squealing children. The local film crew began recording. There would have to be judicious editing and / or major pixellation in order for the results to be broadcast on the evening news but they also knew there would be a good market for the 'director's cut'. Lawrence was also photographing the scene. He could select back views for the official calendar and the rest would be additions to his web site. "OK Deb" he called. "We'll take some shots doing domestic chores with the ladies and then we'll go in the river and get you all wet." Debbi was concerned. "There's no piranhas in there is there ? Or those things that swim up your wee ?" Lawrence laughed. "Well don't wee in the river then !" Pablo reassured her. "It's not like the real deep jungle Debbi, there's nothing to be worried about."