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Happy Boots, Meeting others while traveling, Mindo Ecuador, Paying with cash in Ecuador, Traveling Alone, yellow boots
(Ecuador) While exploring the town of Mindo on Sunday afternoon (most attractions were closed) I admired these children’s bright-yellow boots! They were pleased that I loved them!
After a brief conversation, they went in one direction, and I went in the other.
Searching for nuts and a drink, I wandered into a small store. I asked the cashier if I could pay for a few items with a ten. (Many times people do not have enough to make change for a ten, so I was happy that she said, “Yes.”) I looked up to see those precious yellow-booted children, and we took a few more fun photos!
Happy Boots – Happy Encounter!
As a way of thanking her for accepting the ten, I asked the cashier what item the three children might like as a gift. “Ice cream,” was the suggestion. I then discreetly asked the mother if she and the children would like an ice cream. Mother declined but proudly watched as her children made their selections. How great that their helado coordinated with their boots!
A ‘gringo’ slowly approached from the far side of the street, and I imagined him thinking, ‘Oh great, there goes the neighborhood… An outsider is going to upset the sweet balance.”
I was wrong. His commented on my boots and stated that I must live in Ecuador.
He enjoyed seeing the images of the yellow boots!
The precious children were treated to ice cream, and I was invited to a late-afternoon dinner! How’s that for instant karma?!!
Z
Zeebra Designs & Destinations 
Hi Lisa,
Thanks you all of the info you share and your fabulous images.
Pure magic.
Keep spreading the joy!
you are so kind and spread your own magic as well. thank you so much!
lisa/z
I love that last photo. Wonderful karma for sure.
those moments were so precious. they were really sweet sweet children! z
Adorable Lisa! You’ve got me thinking that I will need to soon get my kids a new pair of water boots for the spring! 🙂 maybe I can find some in bright yellow!
adult boots are seven dollars here! i suspect you’ll pay much more up there than we do here!
your children will be precious in yellow boots!
z
🙂 Will have to get some pictures of them, once I find the right yellow pair!
How lovely – beautiful children!
yes, they are precious!
Paying it forward…
always a good concept!
z
Everyone should have yellow boots. They are so cheerful and look what good things happen if you wear yellow boots.
one could all but write a book about that!
Excellent!
thank you! that was a great trip, and i just returned home from a second one. will catch up w/you soon!
z
You always make me happy, Lisa! Thank you! Lovely encounter and lovely children and lovely boots – it couldn’t be better.
yes, there is something fun about yellow boots, isn’t there?
thank you for a sweet smile that i’ll carry with me into slumber!
z
The last photo says it all! Delightful blog, Z.
they were such sweet children! their little faces are still burned in my memory!
We should never underestimate the power of karma. 🙂
you are so right! thank you!
Beautiful kids! What a pleasant day, and ended with an invitation of dinner 🙂
si; life often awards us with a special gift, and that afternoon was a special one!
Such happy, happy boots they make me smile
yes, there is something happy about yellow boots, isn’t there? thanks !
love the yellow boots, we never did purchase ours this year and now it looks like the rain has stopped, (none here for 5 days, had to water the garden).. Next year for sure 🙂
yes, those taps turn off fast, don’t they? we drove through a bit of rain this afternoon between san clemente and bahia. it’s nice to be back in jama! barb’s asleep, and i’m not far from slumber as well!\
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Delightful! Can’t stop smiling at the chain reaction of happiness you set in motion 🙂
thank you! i’m glad this gave you a smile! it’s rewarding to witness it! z
What precious shots Lisa! I love the one of them looking down at their colorful yellow boots! These were wonderful ~ Blessings and Love dear one! ~ RL
thanks, amiga! yes, those yellow boots are precious, aren’t they?
blessings to you as well!
lisa/z
It is amazing what a pair of Rubber Boots can do….Those Sweet Children and their Boots, I too would wear a pair of rubber boots and walk around town. Great Photos you have.