Human Touch

I don't often take selfies. Maybe it's a generational thing, maybe it's just that my age is starting to show however this is one I couldn't resist. Your first trip to Africa is a powerful experience filled with many emotions you won't soon forget many you shouldn't forget. This moment is one that I will remember. I am attending a soccer (football) match in a village that does not see many tourists. My appearance at first strikes apprehension maybe fear in a group of young girls. This feeling eventually gives way to human curiosity ...they want to touch and rub my hands and arms perhaps to see if I am real. These girls eventually became very comfortable not leaving my side for the entire match including this one girl who held my hand the entire time. I had heard of the warm heart of Africa. I certainly felt it in that moment and will not forget this experience anytime soon.

 

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