The International Language

Regardless of language or geography, regardless of traditions or customs or societal norms, laughter is understood by all. A child's laughter is an invitation to other children - to come and play, to share, to run and jump and discover things together. Kids understand other kids, even if they don't share a common tongue.

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Sandinette has a bubbly personality, and she makes friends almost everywhere we go in the world. The lack of a common language doesn't seem to be important...

Costa Rica, 2011
We met this little girl in the supermarket. These two girls have the same name!

France, 2010
Here's Sandinette with the kids of the owner of the cottage we rented in Burgundy. They didn't speak a lick of English, Sandgirl not a lick of French. But finding a frog in the road is exciting in any language!

France, 2010
A seesaw in Colmar transcends language difficulties.

England, 2009
We met this little girl and her friendly family in a nice little pub in the Cotswolds. We parents enjoyed a pint or two together while the kids played tag. By the little girl's face, I believe there was some chocolate ice cream at some point.