As I walk through town, I'm struck by the absence of earth. All the earth has been covered over by pavement, cobblestone, bricks, and concrete. Homes and driveways are protected from the earth. Seems like we have convinced ourselves earth is dirty.
Not so in Africa! Earth was everywhere - except on one main road that was paved. Covering up the earth was the exception, not the norm. Earth was swept clean of leaves and debri from the trees and animals.
I admit it is nice to not have sand on the floor of our bedroom. It's nice to have clean clothes and clean shoes. But I miss Africa and being close to the earth!
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