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If you want to get more insight on what’s going on here in Guatemala hit up the blogs of my traveling companions, Scot, Nate and Rachael and Jody.

Below is a shot from inside the Eliza Martinez teen boy’s home looking out into their courtyard. This is what they see day every day. (click for full sized image)

My first day saw boys being tentative but still outgoing when talking to me. They’d come up, tap me on the shoulder, then say “hola” and want a hug.

Today they got more comfortable. I’d be standing talking to or playing with some of the boys and I’d feel an arm slide under mine for a hug. I didn’t need to see the face. I’d just start squeezing then look over to see who’d snuck up on me.

These kids are just like your kids and mine. They need love. They are beautiful people with varied and wonderful personalities.

Which brings me to Horaldo.

Horaldo is a unique snowflake.

What you’re about to see is a brief outtake in Horaldo’s life. But let me tell you. If you live with Horaldo, you get this all the time. And it never gets old.