When I was about 14 my parents sent me on a school trip to Romania. I say sent because I really didn't want to go. But they thought it would be a great opportunity for me. They were of course right and I'm now glad I went even if the poverty I witnessed gave me nightmares for weeks. And this is one of the things I brought back that I still have. I brought it mainly because I knew my Mum would unpack my case immediately I arrived home, that she wouldn't be able to resist peeking in the little box and....... she is completely terrified of snakes and can't even bear to look at a photo of one.... well she did send me away on holiday!