Slave Cave Proposal
We visited a cave today in Zanzibar once used by Arab slave traders. Years ago, as British troops and ships started to enforce the end of legal slavery in east Africa, traders tried to conceal their slaves in secret places until high tides and darkness made their export business easier.
So, today, just after a tour guide explained how the slaves had been chained together inside the lightless space … a young Kenyan man in our group named Eugene got down on one knee.
“Distinguished friends,” he began. “I have here a special lady.” He gestured to his girlfriend, Elaine, who was with him.
He continued: “History happened here, and I want to make history today. Will you marry me?”
Elaine said “Yes.”
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