No Condition is Permanent...

Accra, Day 4…is it possible that we have only been here 4 days? But as we have learned from the back of this trotro...no condition is permanent...in Ghana trotros have statements written on the back of each one with insightful, meaningful (even if only to the driver) inspirational sayings.

It seems like we never left from our time in February. Today was a high energy day as we met with the leadership team from Street Girls Aid as a group for the first time since we left 8 months ago, although very much like good friends – it did feel like we had been meeting right along, perhaps because the Street Girls Aid team had accomplished so much since we’ve left. The list of accomplishments shared in our first session this morning spanned pages and at times I found myself impressed and inspired by all of the lessons and accomplishments: Vida, Irene, Phidelia, Sammy and Fred have really made it happen especially considering that they have their regular work, they have recently been awarded a large grant and are balancing family…look for news on the accomplishments later this week.  We all worked hard today, despite the heat and humidity (it was 28 C at 6:00 tonight).

Competing in paper airplane races...

Whose went the farthest???

Yesterday we had the rare opportunity to observe the funeral of Alhai Aliu Mahama, the former Vice-President of Ghana at the Black Star Square in Accra. We learned so much about customs and observances while watching the ceremony on television and talking to people. We have been very curious and people have responded positively. Let us know what you have questions about and we will find someone to ask!

Lunch...yummm, yes that is octopus

 We have added a few of the photos from the many that are now on the camera that show a few of the highlights…enjoy!

We needed air in our tires...