Pitou's father, Sambo is a guard at the girl's shelter. We first met him when he was about 8 or 9 years-old and living on-site.Like many boys, he wasn't much interested in learning English, but while we were teaching there he usually turned up to class, if for no other reason than to be entertained.
Then he disappeared- sent back to his home in the countryside- too old to be staying with a gaggle-of-girls I suppose.
Last week we were back at the shelter. There a tall, strapping young man kept smiling at us. It took a while to click. It was Pitou!
It's a cliche- but time really does fly. He must be 17 or 18 years-old now. Made our day to see him.
It sure has been a while Pitou, but it was fantastic to see you!! : )
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