story.
nicht von mir, aber von gerald horton bath, whoever that was...
ach ja: und zur abwechslung mal auf englisch.

The African boy listened carefully as the teacher explained why it is that Christians give presents to each other on Christmans Day. "The gift is an expression of our joy over the birth of Jesus and our friendship for each other", she said.
When Christmas Day came, the boy brought the teacher a sea shell of lustrous beauty. "Where did you ever find such a beautiful shell?" the teacher asked as she gently fingered the gift. The youth told her that there was only one spot where such extraordinary shelss could be found. When he named the place, a certain bay several miles away, the teacher was left speechless. "Why... why it's gorgeous...wonderful, but you shouldn't have gone all that way to get a gift for me." His eyes brightening, the boy answered, "Long way part of gift."

well...
:-)

take the long way home
best wishes
me, myself and I