in return for a free 5.30 am minibus pick-up from in front of the colaba causeway mcdonalds ( where no beef patties have ever been served and behind which the sacred humpbacked zebu street-cows can be seen picking through the back alley rubbish in search of old lettuce heads and discarded garlands of marigold flowers , patiently whipping away flies with their tails ) , the western-looking backpackers and budget travelers arden had discovered forwent the notion of gainful employment in exchange for the kudos theyd earn upon returning to their countries of origin .