Thursday, July 09, 2009

Paula Smeltekop on friendly hosts






These beautiful Bolivian women represent three generations living together in a small town. They seemed very happy with one another and confident in the world. I thought they were a good example of how living in an extended family supports each member. I was amazed when the youngest (7) took my hand and accompanied me all over town looking for bottled water. Since my Spanish is limited, she made sure that I was understood, especially when my answer was no. I cannot imagine an American seven year old behaving with such self assurance.

1 comment:

eaward47 said...

Maybe you should collect pictures of Bolivian children for your library?
In front of their houses,with their families.