This Couple Has Been Living In A Sewer For 22 Years

[Margarita]

There are 2 types of people in the world. One, who crib about anything and everything, and two, who make peace with whatever they have. This happy Colombian couple falls in the latter. The couple lives in a sewer and despite no means of luxury or worldly comforts, they're content with their lives.

It's hard to believe but Maria Garcia and her husband Miguel Restrepo have been living inside a sewer for the last 22 years.

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Maria and Miguel were both drug addicts when they met in Medellin, Colombia. The area is notoriously known for violence and narcotics trafficking.

They lived on the streets and drug addiction was ruining their lives.

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It was in the time of distress that they found solace in each other's company and together, they decided to quit drug addiction.

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With no friends or family to give them shelter or any monetary help, they made this sewer their home.

It's here that they overcame substance abuse, gave a new direction to their lives and their love for each other grew stronger.

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They've been living in this sewer ever since, and have no intention of leaving it.

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Living inside a sewer paints a picture of filth and dirt but they've turned it into a cozy home with all the necessary things arranged.

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They have electricity, lights, heat, as well as a little kitchen.

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Like everyone else, they love decorating their home during festivals and holidays.

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The couple also have a dog called Blackie, who guards the home in their absence. They're a happy family!

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This couple's life is a perfect example that all we need is love.

 

[f444ran]

Love is makes people do great things sometimes, stupid things sometimes

 

[Sam.]

Love is fictional and a tool for predators.

 

[Well.wisher]

Unbelievable.

But what was the need of sewer , they can be living in an open place .

 

[Margarita]

Unbelievable.

But what was the need of sewer , they can be living in an open place .

They probably did not have enough money to afford a better place. It is really sad but I am glad that they found love and are happy. In the end happiness matters and not wealth.

 

[Well.wisher]

They probably did not have enough money to afford a better place. It is really sad but I am glad that they found love and are happy. In the end happiness matters and not wealth.

Yeah sewer isn't a good place .
They could have lived near a sea .
But anyway , love matters a lot . : )

 

[Margarita]

Yeah sewer isn't a good place .
They could have lived near a sea .
But anyway , love matters a lot . : )

Yeah, true. @Sam. says love is fictional. Do you also think the same?

 

[Well.wisher]

Yeah, true. @Sam. says love is fictional. Do you also think the same?

Nah,I think love is an unusual, anomalous and irrational emotions .

 

[Margarita]

Nah,I think love is an unusual, anomalous and irrational emotions .

wow! beautifully put.

 

[Well.wisher]

wow! beautifully put.

What's yours definition of love ?

 

[Margarita]

What's yours definition of love ?

Irrational emotions but the only way to experience 'true happiness'..I am not very philosophical but I believe a brief moment of happiness that we experience in our lives is ONLY due to love. It can be physical love or platonic love...Otherwise life is pretty dull

 

[Nilgiri]

What's yours definition of love ?

I love your DP

 

[Well.wisher]

Irrational emotions but the only way to experience 'true happiness'..I am not very philosophical but I believe a brief moment of happiness that we experience in our lives is ONLY due to love. It can be physical love or platonic love...Otherwise life is pretty dull

Hahah correct .
Life is pretty dull .

I love your DP

Thanks .

 

[livingdead]

Unbelievable.

But what was the need of sewer , they can be living in an open place .

how will you live in rain/wind/sun just in open space? apart from danger from criminals. If you build something like a hut illegally, the state might remove it.

 

[Well.wisher]

how will you live in rain/wind/sun just in open space? apart from danger from criminals. If you build something like a hut illegally, the state might remove it.

Haan ye bhi ha .
But gutter is a bad choice yar .