Fredy had a happy childhood in the village environment.

"I had it great, it was paradise. My parents showered me not only with love, but also with toys."

Because of his father's job as a cattle trader, he had a natural way of interacting with animals.

Shown on the right side of the image is his uncle Siegfried, who had come to visit from England. Little cousin Franklin on his father's shoulders is afraid of the ox, while Fredy rides the animal confidently.