English? he asked.

No, Scottish, I replied.

I saw a film once about William Wallace, he continued.

He had armies and built up a great empire in Europe.

I’ve driven taxis in lots of different cities.

I get the passengers to tell me the routes

and that’s how I get to know the place.

How many people do you think there are in Medellín?

7 million. There’s only 4 million in Panama.

Is England in Chicago?

Well, it’s been a pleasure to have you in my taxi.