When I was 7, we went to Tanzania (Tanganyika back then) for two years. My mum taught us two older boys, but then decided to put us into a boarding school for the last half year. Oh, I remember that like it was yesterday (I am 56 now). My brother, Paul and I, bonded there and today are really close. Overall, it was a good time, but we sure did miss mum and dad! Thanks for allowing me to view this article and I hope that I can help in the knife sharpening. Please visit me at http://www.sharpenablade.com. Thank you :)