people I have met

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Since I am now fluent in Spanish, I get to talk to lots of people.  This is one of the first people I started talking to right after we got here.  His name is Guerra.  War in English.  I also call him the professor because he helped me with my Spanish lessons.  

Guerra worked as a doorman at my apartment building.  These pictures were taken on his first day back visiting after leaving to have surgery on his knee.  I told him it did not make him any prettier.  Guerra laughed with and at me a lot.  I have missed him during his surgery and recovery.  I plan on making copies of these photos for him.  We took multiple trying to get one that would make us look good.  I told him it was necessary.

This guys main job is to look tough I think.  I wanted primarily to take a picture this particular day of the entrance to the ally behind him and asked if he would mind if I took his photo.  I showed it to him and he was pleased.  Upon taking a second photo, his scowl deepened and when I showed that one to him he was happy as he could be-- smiled and said it was good -- and here it is.  He has lived in Casco Viejo his entire life -- now 73 according to him, and also likes it.  Also now when he sees me riding through this particular square, he calls out to me.  He also will get a photo.

As a boxer, you know, when I saw this statute of Roberto Duran, it was time for some photos of me in proper position.  Patt took this when she was here.  One of our favorite restaurants is on this corner.  Can not remember the name and do need to do a review.  anyway back to Duran.  Duran was a sports hero of mine, and one whose career I followed as he was a many time champion during the 70's and 80's in several different weight classifications.  He is considered one of the all time greatest boxers  - up there with Ali,  by boxing writers and fans.

Well guess who met Roberto himself ?  That would be me .  We were at the same drinking establishment in El Congrejo not half a block from this statute one afternoon.  Stephen called me and asked if I wanted to come join him, Jen and their housemates out for an afternoon.  I did and low and behold, Roberto was at the next table.  He appreciated seeing a fan.  I kinda liked seeing Duran myself.