Returning to places of your past is totally different from touristing in new lands. There is always the fact that places like people change over time but some places are like best friends. The years may take a toll but despite the laugh lines and age spots, a friend is always the same. You can just pick up where you left off.
I have found that SakejiSchool and its surrounding is that old friend. Both of us have more wear and tear but its is a home. That comfortable feeling that you are still accepted by the place. Of course any "home" has great memories and other memories that may be on the sad side.
And the people of Africa retain their memories better than DVD's! "Ah please sir, do you remember me? I was the one who ..... " The fact that they were 14 or 15 at the time and it was 16 years ago, does not seem to matter to them. On the other hand, my memory is a lot less efffcient (and accurate).
But the Northwest province of Zambia is a place that has enfolded our family and there is a draw that is felt, especially when travelling. Of course there is also the draw of the regular "home" and family. Too many draws but I love them all.
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