Thursday, February 2, 2012

The first week...

L to R: Annie, Liz, Emily, Jordan and Ethan
Right off the airplane, at our hotel for the next 3 nights.

Walking towards the African Sun.
Annie, Emily  and Ethan
We actually weren't supposed to leave our hotel...oh well!

First meal at the hotel. YUM!

First rainstorm in Ghana, we were SO excited. It
was warm and perfect!

First coconut from the street.
Sierra, Kwame (red shirt) one of our leaders, Bri

Me, Emily, Liz and Annie
We had shared rooms at the hotel.

LADIES! Some of the girls of the group.

Beach!! It was sunnier then this looks...alot of people..

Accra at night.
We had to cross this craziness, it was Awesome!


Where our lectures are held at the University of Ghana

My room at the homestay

Drumming lesson! This was my drum, it
was pretty hard, but I have a new
respect for African drummers!

Nana, 8 years old, my host sister. Remind you
of anyonee? (Ms. Katie Picha..haha)
The boys of the family!

6 comments:

  1. Great stories. Awesome photos! Have fun.

    Love, Daddy

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  2. I love this Samantha!! Thank you for bringing us along on your trip through your words and photos!!
    Sounds like you are having a great time! Probably good you brought your rain jacket:))

    I love and miss you bunches,
    Momma

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  3. Sammi! It looks like you are having an AMAZING time. Tell your host family that I say hi :) Ghana looks really cool! I'm glad you're having a good time.
    PS: the beach looks amazing and you deserve that down time!

    Love you and miss you a lot!!
    Mads

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  4. Thinking of you, Sammi. So happy for you to be experiencing such an amazing adventure. LOVE you LOTS. Gma

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  5. Sammi ~ It is only 8 days since you left. I just heard it was 68 degrees in Bellingham today. They miss you and want to duplicate your life in Ghana! Close . . .

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  6. Sammi,
    Grammi and Grampi loved the photos. Enjoyed your writing about your trip to Ghana. Thanks and keep safe and we love you

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