November 20th, 2014

I met this man when we first got here in Banos.  Our Spanish teacher was the director of a school/collegio and wanted us to experience the end of the year celebrations.  This man asked me to take a picture of his grandchildren and himself as he was very proud of them and it was obvious he could not afford a camera.  Later, I had them printed and for about a month I carried the prints in my backpack hoping to run into him, which of course I did.  I gave then to him and told him they were a present for him and his family and walked away after he gave me a heartfelt hug.  So since then whenever I run into him he always gives me a hug. This package of photos has paid me back in 7 years of hugs. This is his photo and picture that I will always carry in my heart as he has made my day so much easier so many times.  I gave it to him today.  He really liked it but he thought the picture of his cedulla was more dignified and would I do that instead.  Just goes to show you how we see ourselves and how others see us.  I see a very wonderful person who always has time for everyone and everything....Thank you Senor.  Faber castell polychromos colored pencils, on Derwent smooth water color paper sprayed with homemade water color marker inksprays 16x 20