How many times is this image repeated every day in Guatemala? I’d say a few hundred times since the ayudantes, helpers, often ride on the back for little whiles to help bring the huge baskets, canastas with wares.
Ayudante is title for the guy in the orange shirt. El ayudante, the helper or assistant has in reality many jobs and a meager salary. For starters he’s primary job is to help the chicken bus pilot; that’s where he takes his title. But he is also the fare collector, the usher, the carrier, the … Read more