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...
by Samantha Frearson-Tubito | Mar 11, 2019 | Asia, Reflections
The pastor waited by the tub. The old lady handed me a clipboard with a white sheet of paper clipped on the front. I realized that this sweet lady, who, earlier on had slid into the room with the teacups so quietly, played just as an important role as the pastor and...
by Samantha Frearson-Tubito | Mar 7, 2019 | Asia, Reflections
During our exchange with the pastor, the same older stooped lady who’d helped us in the hallway snuck in and stood in between us. I remember thinking that was rather odd but no-one mentioned her so I tried not to think too much about her until I heard her shuffle...
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