Poverty in San Miguel

You don't see a lot of evidence of poverty in San Miguel - not in comparison to many of the cities and towns in this country. What you do see are the ancianas - the old people. Years ago when I studied Spanish down here my teacher, Socorro, told me this: "When I see the old women on the street begging I always give them a few coins because they they have no family to care for them." Ever since she told me that I try to do the same......Just as an aside Los Milagros means - The Miracles. I bet this old woman could use one in her life.