I completely empathise with you Nick, I had my first Leica (an M7) for three years before I started using it regularly. I just didn't get it but I persevered and am so happy I did. :-)
Thank you Dan, It is actually one of my absolute favourite images. I still think about the poor boy, I gave him 100 rupees (a whole £1.50!) much to the disgust of my guide.