The story is written with mastery and a mature style. Your pen, like a fine violin, is capable to intercept the many notes of the human soul and their modulation through the life's seasons. The themes unfold through different plans and layers. It's worth mentioning that of the rooting in a place dense of memories. Sense of discovery, adventure, tragedy, impotence and stasis are all deeply intertwined together, combined with a touch of mystery. Perhaps it's an idealizing leap, but your ending reminded me of the Dubliners, by Joyce. - @f3nix