Pietro is throwing Annie straight into the complexities of local life. Yesterday they visited our friends at the Minha vó Flor orphanage, and Annie was able to see the awful contradiction: orphanages are by definition one of the saddest places in the world, and this one is even sadder for its sorry state, yet it is filled with such joyous, energetic and affectionate children. Here are some photos that capture a bit of the magic.
