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One particularly memorable moment involved meeting a family from China, characterized as warm, outgoing, and notably different from typical migrant stereotypes. Their openness was a testament to the resilience and hope that fuel these journeys. Through casual conversations and even humor—like the playful remark about "happy wife, happy life"—these migrants displayed a humanity often overshadowed by narratives of crime and peril.
The team had to be cautious, too; their visibility and behavior attracted attention from locals and authorities alike. They had to adopt strategies to lower their profile and avoid detection, especially from those with vested interests in controlling or monitoring migrant flows.