Alright...another update.
It was so fun to read everyone's replies and emails and see what's going on with all my favorite people! I can't wait to talk to you all about what's going on in your lives when I get back. Things still continue to go well. I'm enjoying my placement, the other volunteers, and the town and it's people. I've started running in the morning, and it's amazing to to run on a dirt path through the forest as the sun rises over the mist covered mountains.
School ends next week, and then I will be working in an orphanage (picture posted above). I visited it this week, and it was truly heartbreaking. When we walked up all the little kids came running out, and all some of them wanted was to be held and hugged the entire two hours I was there. It was the first time I broke down on the trip. It's unbelievable to see how many kids are without parents.
I am also working with a couple other teachers on the trip to create a class management guide and video for future volunteers who aren't teachers but are placed in classrooms. The director of the
This week we visited a mona monkey sanctuary for our weekly day trip. When you held a banana out to the monkeys, they would peel them in your hand and then eat them. I got some great pictures I'll send out when I get home.
This weekend we are traveling to a little rasta beach town and staying in little beach huts. On the way back to Hohoe, we are stopping to see a soccer game in
A few answers to questions I received...
1. The food is okay, and enough to keep us well fed. I'm definitely eating more rice than I ever have before. We stopped at a Shop Rite in
2. Our accomadations are decent. We at least have western plumbing (although we ran out of water yesterday) . I have three other roommates, and we all get a long great. I'm sleeping in a bed net every night, which I actually find to be nice and cozy. We pretty much feel dirty all the time given the amount of dust, sweat (no AC), and bug spray we're covered with. :)
3. While walking through the town, I've actually had several people approach me and tell me how much they like my laugh. I love it!
Alright...I have to head off to school. I'm glad the internet was working so I could send you all an update.
I miss talking to all of you and seeing those in
Love you all and hope your summers are going wonderfully. And Happy Birthday a couple days early to Ali and Scott!
I'll write again when I get a chance!
xo,
Emily
9 comments:
Ah PB&J the old standby. Holiday and work at the same time sounds ideal. Keep em coming Em, really interesting.
LYM
Meg
Hey Emily,
Not to take away from others who have previously made this journey but I am not surprised that your efforts will leave a lasting impact on Ghana...the "Emily" footprint! I am not one bit surprised that the locals love your laugh, I am sure it brings a smile to their face as it does ours. I can't wait to hear all about Africa and the people and see your pictures. What types of new foods have you tasted and what has created your favorite memory so far? I am glad you feel so safe there. Some people dream and some people do, you are amazing!
Glad you're having so much fun! Can't wait to see more pictures.
I'm going to head up to Chicago to keep your hubby company at Lollapalooza next weekend.
I'm so proud of you lil 'em! Keep the posts coming! One question- How are the bugs? I have heard that the bugs in Africa are HUGE.
Your trip sounds so wonderful! Your laugh is going to be such a treat for the orphans next week, I bet some of them will try to learn how to do it. :-)
Can't wait to see your pictures when you get back and hear many more details about your adventures. Travel safe!
Lots of love,
~Alicia
I got a snake, mang.
We had supper with Sam (and Patti) last Friday. We were so excited to hear how things were going for you. Can't wait to hear it directly from you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dick and Naomi
Emily A, you sweetheart,dishing out the LUV everywhere you go!
Jenta
Emily.....keep on dishing the LUV.
Jenta
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