Bohicon, Benin - September 8, 2012: People crossing the street in the busiest market junction in town. [File]
An occasional walk in downtown Nairobi shakes me back to reality.
I recall my first visit there decades ago and seeing beggars all over, but everyone seemed to ignore them, contrary to my upbringing - to be kind and compassionate to the less fortunate members of society.
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