2010 - We were on the road to cape Coast in Ghana. Our guid, Samuel (whom I didn't like very much right from the start) decided that we need an activity for the 3 hour ride. We felt like we HAD an activity: sleep. He said "We shall sing!" And ALL rolled our eyes. So, Samuel belts out the first chorus... and it's strangely appealing: Afiiii ViaViimelahh Duagoo Duagoooo Afiiiii Via viimelaahh Dua-goooo Dua-goooo Agoo-Nam-me Agoo-Nam-me Piapepamento Agoo-ooh-ooh Agoo-Nam-me Agoo-Nam-me Piapepamento Agoo-ooh-ooh One by one, Samuel chided us each into singing and, one by one, we joined in. Before long, we were laughing and singing our hearts out. We were like the partridge family or something! The song is about knocking and getting married... but who cares... the best part, and I guess the part Samuel realized when we didn't, is that even now, if we are together and one of us sings in a low voice: "afiiiii". The rest just jump right in. The room brightens and everyone laughs. Thanks, Samuel.