We meet Maria and Miguel, a Colombian couple who have lived in a sewer for the past two decades. Despite their unconventional living situation, they have found happiness and overcome their addiction.
The couple met while struggling with addiction and had no money or place to live. They fell in love and transformed a dry sewer into their home, making it cozy and functional with electricity, lights, heating, and a small kitchen. Their message is that true love can turn even the most unlikely places into a paradise, and they invite us to see inside their sewer home, proudly demonstrating that material possessions are not as important as love.
As we step into their modest abode, the sense of warmth and care is immediately palpable. The walls, once cold and lifeless concrete, are now adorned with colorful murals and pictures that reflect the couple’s journey together. Maria’s artistic flair is evident in every corner, from the hand-painted tiles in their makeshift kitchen to the vibrant curtains she stitched herself. Miguel, on the other hand, takes pride in maintaining their little garden outside the sewer entrance, where he has managed to grow herbs and flowers, a testament to their determination to make life bloom even in the most unlikely of places.
Their life, though unconventional, is a testament to resilience and the power of human connection. “We’ve had our struggles, but we’ve also found peace here,” Miguel explains, as he points to their small bookshelf filled with old, worn-out books they’ve collected over the years. “This place may not look like much to others, but to us, it’s a sanctuary—a symbol of how far we’ve come.” Maria adds with a smile, “We chose love over everything else, and in the end, that’s what turned this sewer into a home.” Their story reminds us that home is not defined by walls or wealth but by the love and memories built within.
