That night Louis had a world map in his hands and he was really interrogating his grandparents about the beauties they had seen in their lives. They showed him locations on the map and told the stories.

Maria was translating for grandpa Antonio and he told about the many struggles his people had passed to overcome the hardships of colonization. Since 1975, Angola was an independent country, after centuries of foreign domain by Portugal.

“Did you fight for freedom, grandpa?”

“Many times. You know Eric, after the Independence war we had a devastating civil war. It is not always easy for men to agree towards peace. So we are thankful to finally have arrived at a point of understanding and cooperation.”

“Do you like living there, grandpa?”

“Yes. I am proud of my country and my people. They found resources in their spirits that go beyond what the monetary system provides elsewhere. Even in the poor families ther