Sorry friends, pictures are going to have to wait because I could feel electric current running through the USB ports on this computer. I'm glad I was able to log in and post however. So, we are in our second week in Ghana and so much has happened already! We visited downtown Accra via trotro (the minibus public transportation system). We've studied the most common local language of Twi (pronounced Chee). We've of course sweat a lot since its so hot here (80-87 most days)! The food is spicy most of the time, but I'm hanging in there. We do a lot of training. We're constantly in and out of presentations, either on safety, health, teaching, culture, etc.
What is very exciting is that we are now with our host families! I'm living with a young couple (in their 30s) who have a one and a half year old son. I have my own room in a small home right near our training site and not too far from this internet cafe. Hopefully I'll be able to return tomorrow to post pictures of everything. My home only has electricity. Water we fetch by bucket from the well which is in our backyard. We use the water to take bucket showers, wash anything, and pour water into the toilet to flush. Cooking is done on a single propane gas fed burner. Yesterday, Na (the little son), and I played soccer all afternoon. We had tomato stew for dinner, which we ate with our hands. Tomorrow I'll begin my practicum in teaching at a local Junior High School.
I have to depart for now, but more will follow. Know that I'm well and having a blast. Peace Corps Ghana is everything I imagined it would be. I'll be back to post soon. Godspeed. -Zachar
What is very exciting is that we are now with our host families! I'm living with a young couple (in their 30s) who have a one and a half year old son. I have my own room in a small home right near our training site and not too far from this internet cafe. Hopefully I'll be able to return tomorrow to post pictures of everything. My home only has electricity. Water we fetch by bucket from the well which is in our backyard. We use the water to take bucket showers, wash anything, and pour water into the toilet to flush. Cooking is done on a single propane gas fed burner. Yesterday, Na (the little son), and I played soccer all afternoon. We had tomato stew for dinner, which we ate with our hands. Tomorrow I'll begin my practicum in teaching at a local Junior High School.
I have to depart for now, but more will follow. Know that I'm well and having a blast. Peace Corps Ghana is everything I imagined it would be. I'll be back to post soon. Godspeed. -Zachar
Hooray! :D I'm so glad you're moved in with your host family and that things are all you'd hoped. I'm sure you'll get used to the heat, both environmental and food-related. :) Can't wait for pictures!
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