Guatemala Photo of the Day – Smiles Need No Translation

Over the past three summers, I’ve relearned a little bit of Spanish each time I am in Guatemala. But the reality is I often have to ask for help from a translator. There was nobody around to translate when I met Lucinda. We tried to exchange a few simple questions and answers with each other, but it was still hard to understand. This all changed when she flashed her toothless smile. A smile translates clearly across the language barriers of life. It’s a good reminder for me to smile.