We've explored the neighborhood a bit more and been for walks. Ama just LOVES all the goats and chickens running around. I wonder what she'll think of monkeys and elephants!
To cool off from the heat and relax a bit we decided to check out a nearby pool that George the driver had recommended. For some unknown reason George took us to a different pool, at The Labadi Beach Hotel, but assured us it would cost the same-roughly 8 Cedis/person. We were delighted, briefly, as this was a very nice place.
When we went to pay, we discovered the price was nearly double that, but we decided to suck it up and pay. We had an excellent time, despite the fairly elitist atmosphere of the hotel. Ama seemed very content to play with toys and sit in the water, and for the first time in a week we felt cool! Swimming will be a regular weekend event, especially on those weekends where we stay in the city, but we will have to find a cheaper location.
This week I have started to familiarize myself with the Amend program, and met Kingsley, who delivers the program to the schools. He seems to be very nice and helpful, and went out of his way to buy me a cell phone (email if you would like the number) as it would cost more if I went to get it (figure that!). He also has a friend who might be able to watch Ama, which is great news!
This week should pick up for the work side of things, as Jeffrey the director arrives and school holidays end. I’m looking forward to getting started!
Two is trouble....
From Lorrie: managing a two year old is quite a challenge. She is fast, knows her own mind and is not open to reasoning but luckily she is mostly happy and well behaved as long as we feed her on time and she gets some rest. The harness is being used regularly and next time we venture to town centre, we plan to use the backpack so she is safer and up higher to see the many sights. Just like east Africa, Ghana shops are really shop fronts, outside on the sidewalk – even things like lingerie are hanging there and ready to be bargained for.
We said goodbye to the Ghanaian/Dutch family we met and spent some time with. They are doing work in Northern Ghana . It started out for them as mission work but ended up more providing services. So far they have started a nutrition centre and a school. Feel free to check out their website – Project Share. They have 2 adorable girls who came to play with Ama and her toys over the past 3 days. We learned lots about the town they live in and their way of life – kids tell you everything. They had the most interesting accents – mixed African, Dutch and British. While they were visiting Accra, they bought some furniture and other supplies not available outside a city and piled it all but the couch frame in their VW SUV . All the couch cushions and the lazyboy chair, luggage, kids, groceries, and who knows what else were jammed in our on top of their car, it was quite the mission to get packed up! Good thing they won’t be travelling at high speed.
Today we met a young couple from Canada who are here teaching fire fighting. She has malaria and is quite sick. We are taking them supper as since it is Sunday, not much is open around here, and they seem very greatful!
Looking forward to an interesting week-will fill you in later! Hoping to get more pictures of what Accra actually looks like-been too busy to take pictures!
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