She craves the unpretentiousness of the people and the way they care for each other in good times and bad.

"There's a certain sense of humility. No one cares where you went to school, the car you drive, or how much you earn (probably because they already know...)," she said.

"Nevertheless, it really doesn't matter."

But even though the district remains her calling, Ms Joyce has her reasons to keep distant.

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