it will indeed be a challege to use the internet as often as i might like. both the internet and electricity are unreliable, but finally today after almost an hour of trying to sign on, in the midst of losing electricity, i am on!!
last wednesday we left accra, and came up north to a training center for some orientation. i was very relieved to leave the city, it is quite busy and congested, and i was ready to see (as the ghanaians say) the ''real'' ghana. although, despite the beauty of the country, the journey up was not too pleasant, as im sure you can imagine the roads are very very bumpy and the drivers are crazy! but we arrived safely!
we started our twi language training today and it is going well, there are times when i have trouble pronouncing the words but it is coming along better than i could have anticipated. the greatest thing about learning twi is the ability it has provided to communicate with the villagers, but even more it has allowed us to show our respect for them and their culture. many of the villagers are eager to tak with us and practice, they initaite and challenge, and are quick to forgive and kindly correct when a mistake has been made. they have been a great witness to graciousness.
things are going perfectly; it is beautiful here, the landscape and the weather are amazing, it is warm but there is a nice breeze, and life is very laidback (it is a nice break from american culture, although it will definitely take some time to get used to).
maaha ( i wish you a good afternoon, in Twi)
love,
nora
last wednesday we left accra, and came up north to a training center for some orientation. i was very relieved to leave the city, it is quite busy and congested, and i was ready to see (as the ghanaians say) the ''real'' ghana. although, despite the beauty of the country, the journey up was not too pleasant, as im sure you can imagine the roads are very very bumpy and the drivers are crazy! but we arrived safely!
we started our twi language training today and it is going well, there are times when i have trouble pronouncing the words but it is coming along better than i could have anticipated. the greatest thing about learning twi is the ability it has provided to communicate with the villagers, but even more it has allowed us to show our respect for them and their culture. many of the villagers are eager to tak with us and practice, they initaite and challenge, and are quick to forgive and kindly correct when a mistake has been made. they have been a great witness to graciousness.
things are going perfectly; it is beautiful here, the landscape and the weather are amazing, it is warm but there is a nice breeze, and life is very laidback (it is a nice break from american culture, although it will definitely take some time to get used to).
maaha ( i wish you a good afternoon, in Twi)
love,
nora
