Ghana

April 7, 2011

Sitting in the SIT office with A/C... It's a good day. Day Seventy.

The usual has been going on here in Cape Coast-family fun, outings with the girls, nights by the beach, hours dedicated to reading and many more hours planning the ISP. However, I did say if anything exciting happens or some insight of mine came to min...
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posted by mskirby_g

location: Cape Coast, Ghana

March 31, 2011

It is funny that saying "how time flies". Day Sixty-Three.

The verdict has been made about our trip to Benin. Unfortunately, we will not be going. The US embassy in Benin sent Uncle Dan an email describing the political turmoil that had arisen because of new government changes as well as the effects of the eve...
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posted by mskirby_g

location: Cape Coast, Ghana

March 28, 2011

Frustration. Day Sixty.

I can say I am back safe and sound in Cape Coast but my favorite little internet cafe is failing me. The power has gone out on me, it took 20 minutes to load my email and then the computer shut down on me in the middle of my first two attempts. I apolo...
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posted by mskirby_g

location: Tamale, Ghana

March 24, 2011

Roasting like a baked potato in Tamale, the hottest I have ever been. Day Fifty-Six.

I do not have much time left of my internet minutes and I have day summaries racking up in this notebook of mine, so the post will be a little different. When I return to Cape Coast I will dedicate the next post to summaries only. Those alone, 12 days ...
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posted by mskirby_g

location: Cape Coast, Ghana

March 17, 2011

Just negotiated a shared taxi ride consisting of two SIT students and two Ghanaians. Success. Day Forty-Nine.

It has been the typical, usual Cape Coast week for living abroad and actively engaging in our community. Because I recently posted I thought today would be the perfect time to give some examples of things that comprise these "typical, usual" days. ...
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