These are migrant workers from poorer regions of India who come to Goa in order to deepen the river. By means of manual labour.
I’ve forgotten their exact daily wage but you could easily spend it at Starbucks. They work all day and camp out by the river at night. They do this for a few months and then go home to their families. To you and me, it’s back-breaking work, fit as punishment. To them, it’s an opportunity to improve their lives. Do we appreciate how fortunate we are?
(Photo taken in December 2010.)
Walking the cat 
I for one, need to be more mindful of the blessings I have and more aware of opportunities to share them. Loved this post and the photo!
Nope, most of us don’t… Great pic.
What a great shot.
It is easy to forget, in the midst of our own troubles, just how fortunate we are. Great shot!
Nice photo!
Nice take on opportunity
Exactly. Be grateful for what you already have. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. It’s a great picture.
it is nice to be remeinded of our blessings
Good reminder of how fortunate we are. Thanks for the great picture!
Great photo that makes one stop and think.
Your words are piercing but it is the truth in so many people.
hard work!
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