While on a quick tour of Accra today, we—a group of 18 jetlagged Americans—quickly realized that we’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto. Some differences are charming—say, the sheep walking two-by-two on the sidewalk and the God references in all the signage. Others, though, make our complaints about near-100 percent humidity and mosquito bites and weak Read More …
After months of anticipation and preparation mixed in with some instances of nervousness and stress, I’ve finally arrived in Accra, Ghana. As my first full day comes to a close, I can whole-heartedly say that this city has already won me over. Despite the humidity and pollution, Accra has a very charming atmosphere which is Read More …
Six of us wandered off to the nearby soccer field today. There were two teams of locals playing on a dirt field while several smaller groups of kids gathered to play their own small games near the school yard. Vendors rode by the crowd that filled the sides of the field. There was a referee, Read More …
With almost all of us together in Ghana now, some of us enjoyed a great night of food and dancing while others barely made it through the meal without resorting to using the table as a bed. Nonetheless, we are all very excited to be starting our trip.
When we arrived at Chez Afrique on Saturday night, only a few tables were filled at the sprawling, open-air restaurant. A few people gathered at the bar, and a band began their sound check. As we waited for our drinks and food, we talked over the noise, and wondered when the real music would begin. Read More …
I’ve been in Ghana for about 36 hours now, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to sum up my experience in a coherent way. For the amount of time we have been here (quite short), we’ve completed a vast array of activities. Some of them were wholly American in nature (two mall visits, some basic grocery Read More …
SATURDAY, June 25th I’m meeellllttttinngggg… Not really, but it sure feels like it… it’s almost six in the morning, and I already feel like I’m boiling alive. The cold shower helped, but clearly I brought the wrong clothes for this venture – which is all the more incentive to begin a shopping spree immediately. There’s Read More …
I was the last one to get my luggage and I was in a hurry to join my group, but the luggage attendant stopped my luggage cart and looked at me with curious eyes. I gave him my baggage claim tickets for that’s what seemed to be his job, but he wasn’t interested. “You full Read More …
Coming into Accra after our ten hour flight was pretty incredible as we passed by huge thunderheads and over small villages. While the grey clouds may make it look chilly here, rest assured that after we got off the plane it was still definitely 85 degrees and probably 90% humidity.
It’s official. With two 50-pound suitcases and two carry-ons in tow, I will officially be on my way to Ghana in the morning! It is a night of lasts for me… my last sleep in a big bed, my last American home-cooked meal, and my last hot shower… But no words can even begin to Read More …
Well it’s official. After unpacking all my bags from college and immediately repacking them for the Media in Ghana study abroad course, I am on my way to Accra. While the beginning of my summer was a a great vacation from the frantic work of finals week, these last couple days have thrown me right Read More …
Catherine and Elise practice their Twi (the native language of Ghana) during a pre-trip pizza party three weeks before everyone heads to Accra, Ghana for the summer.