On the Tour Bus In San Mar-Andorra-Stein

ON THE TOUR BUS IN SAN MAR-ANDORRA-STEIN “We are older than your George Washington; We have the tallest fields of cotton West of the Volga; and our castles are small But all guaranteed to enthrall.......” It appears this swing-a-cat country With its pipsqueak army Of skirt-swinging, fur-slippered, Medieval-style soldiers carrying a halbard Has a National Income less, if you please, Than most big western companies. Oil comes not in a pipelines, but a tube’ll do (Costing many hundreds of roubles too.) “McDonalds came here five years ago - Their first restaurant east of the Po. KFC will be coming next year - It will be a national holiday here......” I climb wearily back aboard Our tour bus here abroad. I don’t wish to seem quirky But I’d rather be home in Albuquerque. ..................................................................................... Note Verses in quotes are the tour guide voice. Other verses are the tourist’s thoughts.