Macaulay in Ghana

Last night was our first legit thunderstorm here in Accra.  The lights flickered every now and then, as the electricity went in and out.  Luckily it was bedtime by then after a long trip to Cape Coast that day.

Now that we only have two more days in Ghana, reflections from our group are starting to take place.  Yes, it has gone by fast, but I think we’ve accomplished so much within these nearly two weeks of being here, both while volunteering and not.

I learned that I am tougher than I thought.  Parading for about two and a half hours, under the African sun, through a Ghanaian village, dueling it out with sellers at the market, and most importantly, actually setting up these mosquito nets, are testimonies to my own will and ability staying and experiencing life here in Ghana.

At the same time, I learned that I am able to put myself in risky and uncomfortable situations.  I’ve discovered that I have a fear of heights from the rainforest canopy walk, and a fear of being over 800m underground from the gold mines; nonetheless, my group and myself has successfully completed both.  I am also able to deal with the natives here who may not understand or communicate with me effectively, for the sake of setting up mosquito nets, as well as handling strange men and women who point out my American-ness and ask for my information.

I am looking forward today, as I woke up earlier than expected.  We are going to the beach and the market again.

Be back soon!