Well I just wanted to update everyone on how things are going so far! I got sorta sick-ish on Tuesday, no puking yet though! The food is definitely something to get used to; I've eaten rice, with no sauce, pasta, with no sauce, more rice with no sauce, rice pudding.... you get the drift. Today I had a smoothie though; we went to the mall in Accra which was pretty cool. But before that a group of us went to the leprosy camp which was definitely an experience. I obviously cried after we left because it was just so heartbreaking, a lot of these people had no feet or hands or whatever but still were so positive. We actually prayed with them which was really cool. It was just so neat to see how they believed so much in God and were still grateful, even in their condition. It gives a person a lot of perspective. When people say that they don't believe in God, I really wish they could experience something like that. The people still believed and were still amazingly positive through it all. It's just awesome.
So yes there really are goats and chickens EVERYWHERE especially around our house in Kasoa. I do have a toilet and a shower but the shower is cold. I really don't mind the cold after a nasty hot, humid day. The views are beautiful especially on the way to Accra which is technically about 30 miles from Kasoa but driving takes FOREVER! You can take a taxi but it's more expensive so most people take a tro tro which is like a huge van that fits a ton of people. The ones to Accra can fit about 23 in there, plus the women will keep the kids strapped on their backs so you could fit in a few kids too. The women also will put the stuff they want you to buy on their heads and balance it, just like you would think when you think of Africa lol. I definitely want to try it..and take pictures. I also want to see if I could strap a baby on my back like they do but I'm scared I'd drop a kid. Not sure they'd really care around here though...
I am basically nasty though, showering doesn't really help because it's so hot and the room we sleep in is kinda gross. The bathroom we have is gross-er but there's another one that is somewhat cleaner...I sleep under a mosquito net every night and put on bug spray before going to bed. I barely wear makeup!!!! Actually, I try to put on a bit of powder just cuz I feel gross without it but I've given up on my staple: eyeliner. Oh and I went to the beach on Monday, the first time in 24 years that I've seen the ocean, which was pretty cool.
I'm pretty sure Richard is my savior though. He's the house-brother, guide, whatever/ my new boyfriend lol. He takes us around and I'm pretty much dependent on him, actually I think today was the first time I went out with the group and not him (coming here to the internet cafe). He's awesome. I'm pretty sure I'm going to save up for him to get a motorbike because he's obsessed. Or a plane ticket so he can come see snow lol. Last night he flat out just thanked God that two of us girls didn't get sick and is so open about being respectful. It's crazy, Ghanians are pretty friendly and free but in some ways a little shady. They will call you white (actually there's a word for it but i'm not sure of the spelling off the top of my head). But they'll call you that and ask you how you are. Or they will call you fat or skinny. Really they just say what they see, it's not meant to be an insult, just telling it like it is. I don't mind, it's kind of funny.
So I think the group is waiting for me, so I've got to run, but I'll update again ASAP!
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