Appleseed Travel Journal - Some of the things I love about Africa

 

Roger

1. They will always make time to greet you and catch up on your life. No one ever says, "It's good to see you but I need to run off just now."
2. There is a deep gratitude just for being alive. How many times I hear, "I had this accident or this disease, but I was just so grateful to still be alive." Hmm…
3. Tea and coffee is really good, no disrespect to Starbucks (okay, maybe a little). Though I would still like to see more decaf at times.
4. Older people with white hair are considered very wise and very much worth listening to. Since my own hair could not possibly be any whiter, much respect comes my way that is real and genuine.
5. Worship, without the benefit of musical instruments, is always amazing. Incredible harmonies and rhythm fill a room from just their voices and heaven always seems to visit. Oh, and my feet just seem to start to move without telling them to. It's very contagious.
6. Friends are like family. When you develop relationships, they expect you will be part of their family for life and you feel that loyalty and bond that says, "I may not have much, but I would gladly give up what I do have for you."