Oh my, its been about a month since I've got to a computer and I've forgotten my journal so I can't think of what to write about! Stereotypial Ghanaian situation just occurred though. Im sitting here typing and some guy opposite me starts talking to me, asking my name, what I'm doing in Ghana and then it's the whole routine of: 'Can I take your number? Can I give you my number?' And I always tell people that I don't have a phone which usually works but this guy ...

So, last weekend me and my volunteer friends (all 17 of us!) went to a Monkey Sanctuary north of Tamale which was absolutely amazing and beautiful and there were monkeys jumping out at us from everywhere and taking the bananas we gave them and the jungle we were in was awesome!! I've written a few letters to people but for some reason the post office doesnt open on saturdays which is a shame... Anyway, a bit more about the orphanage.. There are 18 babies betwee...

Sorry it's the same old photo, there are a lot to upload but Cressida didn't bring her cable with her today! Oh my, where to start! This past week has been a rollercoaster of emotions... At the moment, I'm just quite annoyed that banks are closed at weekends, as is the SYTO building where any post is sent to, because I work Mon-Fri, 8.30-5, so how am I supposed to cash in traveller's cheques!? I don't recommend them! This weekend all of us volunteers (plus a co...

Sorry I've had to use the same photo... this blog makes me pick one out of the library they have! Hopefully, sooon, I can upload some! Last night, me and the volunteers, and Charles, the man who works at the hostel we're staying at -Pink Hostel!- went to a reggae party on the beach! Got to say, it was an interesting experience... I stayed well clear of the overfriendly Ghanaian strangers and just danced with Charles! The music was amazing, full of bass and bea...

Akwaaba! Maaha :) Ete sen? Which is: Welcome, Good afternoon :) How are you? The language is exciting, just like the city of Accra!... Colour, heat, noise, traffic, sun, music... and the occasional guy raising his eyebrows and licking his lips at you from a taxi - my first 'marriage proposal' experience of ghana, hardly that sophisticated! I've had some 'Ghanaian classes' today... It's been a long day already; this morning feels like yesterday! We've learnt ab...