"It was hard when we first started at the university. No one really wanted women there so it felt safe to be together." And that was why they stayed friends after. There was history and shared experience that she had with no one else.

"He does seem very comfortable with who he is. I find it inspiring." Gloria was sometimes afraid to show who she was to others. "I'm glad for them. It's nice to have support because back home, anyway, they'd maybe beat them or something for being together."

It worried her but then maybe England was a little better.

"Well, it is a mix of things French, Native American and Native African cuisine. Hmm... there's a lot of tomatoes, onions, cream sauces, seafood.. fish and crab, sometimes crayfish which is a little like lobster. Beans and rice too and spice."