Brazilian children walking along a path in the equatorial sun, glance back at their family. They are children of descendants of escaped slaves, living in isolation in an area known as the Kalunga, a colony dating back several centuries. Their ancestors escaped to this isolated area and staying hidden, created their own culture. These children face many challenges, but their future is much brighter today that that of their progenitors. I was fortunate to visit the Kalunga in July of 2019 and experience a little of their rich culture.