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I guess what I wanted to say about this
little piece of ribbon was that it was very
symbolic for this young man. I saw him
earlier that morning and was surprised when
he greeted me as if we’ve been friends for
awhile. I asked him how he knew me and he
said from the afternoon before. Anyhow, he
stopped me and pulled the piece of ribbon out
from his empty wallet and gave it to me and
called me “amiga.” He looked very young...I
would say late teens or early 20's and looked
as if his job was to pick up the trash along
the streets of Granada due to the wooden cart
that I have seen him with.
What I saw in front of the building the
afternoon before were people full of hopes
and passion for their elected official and
the dreams they promised to bring. But after
being at La Chureca and hearing people
telling me that as soon as they walk into
city hall, they can smell corruption right
away, made me wonder how strange is it that
these elected officials can garner so much
support and passion from the people that
voted them into office. And how sad is it to
know that once voted into office, the rules
and politics are influenced by the money that
was passed underneath the table. I cannot
come up with answers for all the problems I
have heard nor do I have answers to all of my
own questions…but what I am is an observer of
the lives of people I have met and connected
with.
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inspiring...
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inspiring indeed
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Is the same story in all latin america Sam,
that is repeated time after time...so good
you are aware of it, and write and share your
thoughts here.
It's a beginning.
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beautiful = full of beauty
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whoo hoo partay!
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muy buena y alegre captura amiga!!!!!
un abrazo :)
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Look like they are doing the Macarana.
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keep up the good work!
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This is a beautiful series and the most
important it reflects some reality that not
everyone can truly understand. You are doing
a wonderful job Sam.
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Nice moment you have captured here, Sam. :)
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wow , a beautiful shot !!
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Great shot with those happy moment.
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Thank you for sharing your words and
images.... so powerful and beautiful.
Take care, Sam...!
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Seems the stench at City Hall is worse than
in La Chureca.
Having said that, it is a beautiful
picture.
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Enjoy !
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What an awesome moment captured!! Beautiful!!
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lovely smiling faces
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They look very happy. ;)
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