-
Manuela and eternal love
Chapter VI: Manuela and eternal love It could, or not, be said, that in the life of every great man, there is a great woman to be found at his side. In a few words, Grandmother Manuela was certainly an extraordinary woman, and Grandfather Jairo was also a great man. Her sweet disposition and the…
-
When older brothers marry
Chapter VIII: When older brothers marry Talking about large families, my father was the apple that fell close to the tree; or if you prefer: like father, like son, as you will. My name is Francisca Díaz, and I am the eldest of five brothers and four sisters. Ten siblings may sound numerous, but my…
-
The little girl and the mango tree
Chapter IX The little girl and the mango tree At the time I lived in León, and I happened to be at home with Grandmother. We were both outside on the beautiful southern patio of the house. Though the day had been unbearably hot, it was cool in the shade, amongst its many trees. Some…
-
About coffee and after-dinner digestives
Chapter X: About coffee and after-dinner digestives Beyond any shadow of doubt, among his many grandchildren, I was Grandfather´s favourite. Since I was a little girl, we would spend so much time together. In his own way, he was trying to prepare me for life. Whenever he noticed I was feeling unwell, or when I…
-
About volcanoes and their ashes
Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes “Back then my dear, it hadn’t only rained ashes, it actually down-poured ashes as well. The ashes began to stack up on the streets and wear down the car’s tires as you drove. It was tremendously difficult to get around by car. Walking was close to…
-
The Atlantic Coast and its Caribbean pirates
Chapter XII: The Atlantic Coast and its Caribbean pirates Of the many adventures that ultimately describe our lives, looking back it seems that some have led to remarkable achievements, others facilitated the discovery of promising new lands and places; but perhaps the most cherished and treasured of all, are those shared, with an extraordinary…
-
Forty-saints protection
Chapter XIII: About cigars and how they explode In a way, Grandfather still fumigated with his trusty Cessna. In his own words: “I don’t believe that things are so different, here and now; before, I would spend my time, flying over the cotton plantations and fighting the cotton plagues. Now I still fly, not only…
-
Grandfather Jairo’s funeral
Chapter XIV: Grandfather Jairo’s funeral “Then you’re family!” he expressed as he gave a big hug. “Let me tell you, honey, that for us, Jairo’s family, through and through! Even more so, Jairo’s like if he had been born in Corinto, if you get my meaning. In the neighbourhood, everybody knows him and knows him…