I was a little uneasy about visiting the slums of India but one look at the children rushing towards Naomi (friend from Cleveland, fellow blogger, expat living in Delhi, tour guide extraordinaire) and my heart melted. The children welcomed Naomi with hugs and invited us into their community.

Naomi came prepared with printed photos from a previous visit to hand out to the children. They patiently waited for their photos and giggled at the sight of their portraits on paper.

The children chased after us, throughout the tight corridors of the slum, begging for more photos and making sure even those without a voice had their opportunity. "Please take a picture of my sister."

No matter which way we looked there were children smiling.

And laughing out loud.

Their spirits were contagious and caught on film.

Beautiful children. Beautiful spirits.