I started writing this post about the rest of my final week before I left Ghana, so it might be a bit mixed up with ‘here’ and ‘there’ dotted around as I decide what to keep and what else to add! Yesterday (Friday) afternoon I was strolling through the village, sitting in the sun in…
Final Week – Quick Update
It’s Wednesday afternoon, and I’m doing a quick update now while I have some free time and power. I’m sure there will be many more photos taken over the next two days, but I suspect my next update won’t be until I get home on Saturday as the rest of this week is going to…
Coastal Beauty, Tropical Rainforests and Echoes of Shame
Pictured is the hut that has been my home for the last two nights, having spent a weekend exploring the beauty and history of Cape Coast. The setting was idyllic, a beachside resort with sun loungers, good food and entertainment from the inevitable troupe of drummers and acrobats. Cape Coast is a tourist destination and…
A busy week
This week has been very hectic, so not had much time for a blog update. The breast cancer awareness activities are in full swing and we’re still running sessions in the schools as well. Monday we went to the village of Oshieye, which is about 15 minutes walk from base in the other direction from…
Relaxing and Remembering
I’m hopeless at selfies, but this is my relaxing Sunday morning eating breakfast on the terrace outside my little apartment. During the week I have breakfast on base, but it’s been good to have a slower start today, and a chance to recharge a little. The Bougainvillea are stunning here and cascade over the gate…
Where have 2 weeks gone?
Hard to believe I’ve been here for 2 weeks already, it’s gone so quickly but somehow feels like I’ve been here for ever! Everybody on base is so friendly, it’s a bit like being part of an extended family. I’m a bit of an enigma in the schools due to my age and the children…
Billboards, Bulletins & Bombast – and the word of God!
Woke up this morning to no power – I must be used to it now, it just made me smile. But I did initially wonder why it was so hot, until I realised from the haze of my mosquito net that the ceiling fan wasn’t turning. No need to worry about not having a hot…
Further Afield
We’ve been on a trip this weekend to a place called Ada, in the Dangme East District which is in the eastern part of the Greater Accra Region. It’s only about 80 miles from Kokrobite but because of the state of the roads the journey takes about 3 hours. I shall never again moan about…
Living and Learning
Tuesday evening the power went off at 6.30pm and was off till around 11.30pm. This is normal and can happen a few times a week. Had to walk back to my accommodation from base in complete darkness, but everybody here is really kind (especially to old people!) and someone offered to accompany me. How privileged…
Monday: Ghana – the bigger picture
Training almost all done. Finding out more about Ghana, customs and the protocols around the programmes has been the most interesting part. Our trainer on Monday was Ebenezer (known as Ebby). He was wonderful and really engaging. He has been the headmaster of a couple of the local schools but now works for GVI and…