On our way back to Nong Khiaw after going North, we passed by Muang Ngoi Kao again and had a beer. On our way to the boat, our boat owner asked if we would mind giving them a ride to Nong Khiaw, about an hour away. So I said, sure, but I was selling them tickets, not our boat owners, as we had hired the boat for a tidy sum, thus making it 'ours'. So it's usually 15,000 kip for the trip per person, so I gave them a deal. 10,000 kip per person. Now that's a 33% discount. Not bad. They took the deal. As we were walking down to the boat, my generosity got the best of me, and I lowered the price to 5,000 kip per. The boat lady collected the money, then gave it to me. 20,000 kip ($2) for the 4. But I noticed she was also holding 20K, meaning she had charged them 10K per, but kept 50% for herself. So I took that from her and gave it back to them. Then about 20 minutes later, I gave the rest back to them too. They were 4 Hmong brothers going to visit their parents. I think they appreciated the free ride, even if I did make them pay at first.