Greater Accra

September 18th - 22nd

We spent our first few days in Ghana in a pleasant area for a fashion/sewing school located outside of the big city. Arriving at night was mysterious - my seat mate and I had our first real accomplishment when we succeeded in getting the big light inside the bus turned off so we could see outside. We saw lots of small fires mostly. Apparently street vendors.

After dinner (Fried Chicken) I was amazed at the woman who was clearing the dishes by putting them on a plate on her head.

We ventured into Accra one day in small groups. My clan went to Joy FM, a progressive Radio Station that gave us a great tour. We wanted to go see a coffin maker too but did not have time. It think the funniest story from all of the trips was a girl who was slapped on the butt and called big mama.

The main way of transportation in Ghana is by Tro. It is a mini-van that can fit up to 30 passengers if it has to - that would be 6 people squished into a row. If you are lucky it will only be 3 or 4. I have not shared one with a goat yet, but I have heard the stories.