Tom and Jane were curious about their Great Uncle Charles, who had lived in Africa for most of his life. They had only seen him in a few old photos that their grandma had shown them. He looked like a tall and thin man with a long beard and a safari hat. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. where it was very hot.
They wondered what kind of adventures he had in Africa. Did he see lions and elephants and giraffes? Did he explore jungles and deserts and mountains? Did he meet different people and cultures and languages?
They were eager to ask him all these questions when he arrived at their house for Christmas it was snowing. They hoped he would tell them some amazing stories and maybe even bring them some souvenirs from Africa. They imagined that he would be a fun and friendly uncle who would play games with them and teach them new things. They were not prepared for the surprise that awaited them when they opened the door and saw their great uncle Charles for the first time. He was not the man they had expected. He was half shaven now he is 88 years old didn’t wear a hat