Halifax-New York-Germany-Dubai-Accra, that was my flight route to get here. After several days in airports and on planes, a day spent around Dubai (not a fan, too expensive and you have to pay for everything, including the beach! And the islands they're building for homes and hotels; it's a very rich city), I got into Accra friday afternoon.
The country is great, albeit very different living conditions. Accra is 2 million people, the capital of Ghana, and there are 'lights-off' once every 5 days (2 since I've been here), random water shortages (we ran out of water today in the tank, so we're rationning it now for bathing, toilets, etc.) and open sewars along the streets that drain into, you guessed it, the Atlantic! The food is unique, lots of rice dishes, some interesting doughy stuff you swallow without chewing (hard not to gag I find!), and the other day supper included a bowl of fish heads, tails, and bodys. Lots of chicken, and with the amount on the streets you know it's fresh (though I watched a hen and her chicks walking / eating in the sewar drain this morning!).
The people are great so far, and I've met some cool locals. I'm here for another few days before heading of to my work placement in a town not far from here, although the town doesn't show up on most maps so....
I'll post pictures when I get a chance, and a fast computer with a good internet connection and a reliable power supply...
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you sure your not in sackville?
Hello "A" bomber -- bet you appreciate good old Canada -- enjoy reading details of your trip -- hope all is well and that you hook up with that chicken and a deep fryer -- take care love uncle
Hey - we thought a well was primitive when we ran out of water!! At least it doesn't come from the Atlantic! Keep on posting!!
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