Tuesday, August 6, 2013

So Far in Ghana...

--gone to the mall (day 1; more intimidating than expected)
--seen one of the main markets (forget the name) from the bus.  The crowds are unreal, y’all.
--almost gotten car sick from the constant speeding up, screeching to halts, and fast turns.  What’s a speed limit?
--almost been in an accident.  We have the most magnificent bus driver ever.  That’s all I can say.
--walked around once by myself to go to the pool. 
--walked countless miles on multiple campus tours and still have practically no clue as to where things are.
--listened to numerous speakers on safety, medical/health issues, academic policies, and “relationships and related matters.”  The last was given by the Dean of International Programs and was, by far, the bluntest and best summary of Ghanaian cultural expectations in relationships that I’ve heard so far.
--been hung on to by children in the street.
--eaten delicious food!
--met some of the kindest people.  The student guides are honestly the best ever.
--played in the ocean, eaten fresh mango, and grilled pineapple all in one day! Why grilled pineapple isn’t always a thing is a mystery to me.  It should always be a thing.  Mangos, too.  And the ocean.
--eaten at Tacobel, an eatery on campus which has nothing at all to do with the American chain.
--bought/drunk more bottled water in the past five days than I have in a long time/ever.  Although I think the U.S. should take on the 1.5L bottle idea.  I’m a fan.
--called home a few times, skyped with friends (I’m shocked the wi-fi can even support it), and e-mailed the much worried Nana.
--loved the gorgeous, cool, breezy weather that August brings to Ghana.
--not adjusted to being stared at all the time.  It’s quite odd, a different kind of sensation.  

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