A serious man smiles
Nicasio is a planner. He knows what he wants. At the age of eight
he had to quit school and work to support the family. It was his
duty as the oldest son when his father was killed and the farm was
lost. Ever since, he has been saving and buying land at every possible
chance. He has much more land than he can actually plant, but he
knows this is an investment.
He is a serious man and believes that this is the key to his success.
His house is very clean and organised. We take a walk together to
see his three young calves. The cows slowly saunter towards him
with their calves, shoving their muzzles into his hands. It is a
mutual delight. When he is near them, he cannot help touching them
nor help the smile that grows across his face, the warmth that lights
his eyes. This is his love, his beauty, his dream. |
