by Samantha Frearson-Tubito | May 8, 2019 | Africa
Wellie was put to sleep a few days later. It was one of the hardest things we have ever had to do. In a quick phone call, due to Wellie’s formidable stature and surprisingly quick deterioration in temperament, Dad agreed with the vet that we would donate...
by Samantha Frearson-Tubito | Apr 23, 2019 | Africa
Each time we moved I would get butterflies in my stomach, anticipating the excitement and adventure of discovering a new place we would call home. I loved moves, Simon not so much. We called Lusaka, Zambia home between 1986-1989. I was 15, my brother 12. To soften the...
by Samantha Frearson-Tubito | Apr 9, 2019 | Africa
Coasting along the Ébrié lagoon, we passed by the local villagers in their long wooden boats, casting their nets for the first catch of the day. Pink-backed pelicans and African darters flew along with Dad at the helm, into the beginning of a promising day. We were...
by Samantha Frearson-Tubito | Mar 27, 2019 | Africa
(Continued from Assinie part 1 posted on 3/18/19) Sam age 10 on the lagoon, Assinie Sam age 11 waterskiing, Assinie Dad and I walked quickly to the shack. I had to skip to keep up with his pace. “I want you to stay by my side, honey. Don’t wander…okay?” Dad said to...
by Samantha Frearson-Tubito | Mar 18, 2019 | Africa
One of my favorite childhood memories was our weekly escape to Assinie from the dust, rust, and noise of Abidjan. Waves and currents from the north Atlantic ocean had created low-lying sandbars which were dotted with coconut palms and shrubs. The sand was golden on...
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