Maryflor Gamboa traveled to Santa Elena de Uairén, deep in the south of Venezuela, to participate in an activity organized by a leadership program of which she made part. She played with the children of the indigenous community of Manak-Krü for an entire week. She earned their trust, made them laugh, and learned things about them that still echo in her mind.

Maryflor Gamboa viajó a Santa Elena de Uairén, en el sur profundo de Venezuela, para participar en una actividad de un programa de liderazgo del que formaba parte. Durante una semana jugó con los niños de la comunidad indígena de Mana-Krü. Se ganó su confianza, los hizo reír y supo cosas de ellos que todavía retumban en su mente.