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I Am Bolivia: Marcial Morales Moreira

written by Jessica Janoski March 13, 2014

“The key to happiness is actually quiet simple. The love and care you have for everyone is the same love and care you also receive. Be open and friendly to everyone, not only to friends and family, and you’ll see happiness in life.”

Meet Marcial. As a tour guide in his hometown of Uyuni, he is a man who does what he says, showing kindness and caring for tourists day in and day out through the world’s largest salt flats. It does, after all, bring him closer to realizing his dream.

“I like the opportunity to learn new things and meet new people, but my dream above all is to learn English. And to have a nice car.”

And with reason. The 43-year-old has spent the better half of his behind the wheel, moving from the cold highlands at the age of sixteen to the tropical city of Santa Cruz working as a chauffeur. Twenty-five years later he “finally” realized his wheels belong back on the dusty trails winding through deserts and mountains closer to his family where he hopes to start his own.

“My advice to everyone is to come and see the best part of Bolivia. My country, my Bolivia.”

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“Te cuento que, en realidad, la clave para felicidad es simple. A tener cariño y amor a todos es el mismo amor y cariño que  recibirías también. Ser amable y abierto a todos, no solo a la familia y a tus amigos, pero todos y vas a ver felicidad en la vida.”

Conozca a Marcial. Como un guía turístico en su ciudad natal de Uyuni, él es un hombre que hace lo que dice, mostrando la amabilidad y el cuidado para turistas de día a día a través de las salinas más grandes del mundo. Lo hace, después de todo, traerlo más cerca de realizar su sueño.

“A mí me gusta la oportunidad de aprender cosas nuevas y conocer gente, pero sobre todo mi sueño es aprender Inglés. Y para tener un buen coche.”

Y con razón. El 43-años de edad, ha pasado la mayor media de su vida detrás de la rueda, moviéndose desde el altiplano frío en la edad de dieciséis años a la ciudad tropical de Santa Cruz trabajando como chofer. Veinticinco años después, “por fin” se dio cuenta de sus llantas pertenecen vuelta por los senderos polvorientos manejando a través de desiertos y montañas cerca de su familia en la espera iniciar su propio.

“El consejo que tengo para todo el mundo es que venir a ver y conocer lo mejor parte de Bolivia. Mi país, mi Bolivia.”

I Am Bolivia is a series building a photographic census of Bolivia through environmental portraits and short stories. All photos copyright Jessica Janoski Photography 2015, for inquiries contact Jessica at [email protected]

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July 10, 2014 at 6:44 am

Jessica, realmente es un gran placer disfutar tus bellas fotos y las cortas pero interesantes historias de nuestra gente. Gracias por valorar tanto a ese boliviano sacrificado y sencillo q es feliz con tan poco.Mira lo q son las vueltas q da la vida no? Yo soy boliviano pero hace 29 anhos q vivo en tu pais Estados Unidos y no sabes lo bien q me hace admirar tu trabajo pues tambien adoro la fotografia y tu disfrutas mi tierra asi como yo disfruto y amo la tuya. Muchisimas bendiciones y exitos en tu trabajo.

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