May 16, 2010

perfection

i bought this shell off a lady 

at Yuba,

the cultural centre for the Garinfuna

near Punta Gorda

they do their dances, show us how 

they make casava bread

and sell a few of their 'wares'

a lady sat behind the table 

looking so hopeful that i would  buy some of her jewelry

i don't need any more jewelry

heck, i don't need this shell.

but truly it is the best speciman that i have ever seen

and some of you know that I am a serious shell lover.

the detail along the edge is flawless

i think probably some fisherman found it..

it has that fresh from the sea look to it!

she wanted 40L for the shell 

which is about 2.00

I gave her 100 L

"keep the change.. for you.. my dear."

she reached up, embraced me fully and kissed my cheek.

it is one of the many things i love about the people here

they know how to express gratitude.

i just smiled and said, you deserve it and more.

then she smiled and said.  

God bless you.

I said He does .. and you too hon.

and

God 

bless

you 

too

by the way,

i shot this without my flash and used

the tripod that Bob's Mom got me for Christmas last year

i need to get in the habit of using it more.

especially in low light situations...

it works so well.