A lot of the same stuff has been happening since we all got back to home base from Ho, Volta Region. But we all kept thinking "There's no place like home...base." There's an exception for all the sand that is in our rooms though...
Tomorrow is our last day at the local school here in Anloga, it's bittersweet for some of us. We've grown attached to the kids and vice versa. The kids wear us out in time for lunch.
We've been waiting for our seamstresses from when we had stuff made specifically for us (it's so exciting). I ordered 3 skirts and a bag with a zipper. The seamstress for my group is supposed to be here today.
Yesterday, we went to our host families for the second time and at my family, we talked about the differences between Ghana and America and the weird interpretations of white people.
I love Ghana!
Until next time,
Lena !
My name is Lena and my dream is to make a difference in the corners of the world that need to be heard. This summer, I'm taking a trip to Ghana, Africa with an organization called Global Leadership Adventures. I couldn't be any happier than to be living my own dream! :)
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
So much to do, so little blogging
And I'm sorry about that! I'm just having the time of my life here in Ghana.
Right now, the gang is in Ho, Ghana. We're staying at a rather nice hotel, so we can see the sights that are worth seeing within a 3 hour radius. Our first day here, we visited New Seed International Orphanage. We were only there for an hour, but I'm a new girl. Each child there has been affected by HIV AIDS, whether their parents died from AIDS or they have AIDS themselves. Out of all 68 children, 22 of them had AIDS. The part that brought me to happy tears was the fact that you would have no idea any of them were affected. They were all so happy and playful.
I made a little friend at New Seed, her name is Daniella. She held my hand the whole time we were there. We played for an hour straight, no joke. When it was time to leave, all of us from GLA were brought to tears. We just wanted to play and snuggle forever!
When I get back to the US, I'm bringing New Seed to my school to fundraise. These children are amazing and deserve a chance. The compound they live in has as much potential as the children do.
We went to a monkey sanctuary yesterday and fed monkies. It was a crazy experience.
After the sanctuary, we headed 2 hours east on the coast to hike to Wli Falls. I had a strange flashback to 2nd grade when my biggest dream was to hike through a rainforest. Dream: accomplished. The waterfall itself was a sight for sore eyes. It's unreal how tall and beautiful the waterfall is. I didn't get in, but the other teenagers said it was amazing!
After, we all went souvenier shopping at the bottom of the mountain. Everywhere, not just at Wli Falls, theres a wood carving booth. There always seems to be some weird body part carvings at each of these booths...
So far, I choose Ghana over America. The peacefulness and kindness Ghanaians show is overhwhelmingly beautiful! It's so weird to think I've been here for a week. But it's also weird to think that I have 2 weeks left!
Who knows when I'll write again, but keep checking!
Miss all of you!
Akos Lena
P.s. I was named Akos because it means I was born on a Sunday. We all got names.
Everyone in Ghana is named according to when they were born. A good example is a girl named Market, but in Ewe. She was born on the way to the market. FaFa, meaning peace in Ewe, was born at the end of a war. Someone asked me what Lena meant, and I have never felt so lame.
Right now, the gang is in Ho, Ghana. We're staying at a rather nice hotel, so we can see the sights that are worth seeing within a 3 hour radius. Our first day here, we visited New Seed International Orphanage. We were only there for an hour, but I'm a new girl. Each child there has been affected by HIV AIDS, whether their parents died from AIDS or they have AIDS themselves. Out of all 68 children, 22 of them had AIDS. The part that brought me to happy tears was the fact that you would have no idea any of them were affected. They were all so happy and playful.
I made a little friend at New Seed, her name is Daniella. She held my hand the whole time we were there. We played for an hour straight, no joke. When it was time to leave, all of us from GLA were brought to tears. We just wanted to play and snuggle forever!
When I get back to the US, I'm bringing New Seed to my school to fundraise. These children are amazing and deserve a chance. The compound they live in has as much potential as the children do.
We went to a monkey sanctuary yesterday and fed monkies. It was a crazy experience.
After the sanctuary, we headed 2 hours east on the coast to hike to Wli Falls. I had a strange flashback to 2nd grade when my biggest dream was to hike through a rainforest. Dream: accomplished. The waterfall itself was a sight for sore eyes. It's unreal how tall and beautiful the waterfall is. I didn't get in, but the other teenagers said it was amazing!
After, we all went souvenier shopping at the bottom of the mountain. Everywhere, not just at Wli Falls, theres a wood carving booth. There always seems to be some weird body part carvings at each of these booths...
So far, I choose Ghana over America. The peacefulness and kindness Ghanaians show is overhwhelmingly beautiful! It's so weird to think I've been here for a week. But it's also weird to think that I have 2 weeks left!
Who knows when I'll write again, but keep checking!
Miss all of you!
Akos Lena
P.s. I was named Akos because it means I was born on a Sunday. We all got names.
Everyone in Ghana is named according to when they were born. A good example is a girl named Market, but in Ewe. She was born on the way to the market. FaFa, meaning peace in Ewe, was born at the end of a war. Someone asked me what Lena meant, and I have never felt so lame.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Every day is amazing !!!
These past few days have been making top numbers on my list of favorite days of my life. Everyone in Ghana is incredibley friendly. Everyone welcomes you by saying "woezor" (pronounced way-zoh), which basically thanks you for walking to see them. I wave at everyone, and they wave back. Such different culture, it blows my mind. When I first arrived, we all got into tro-tros (vans) and headed to a mall not too far away to buy some snacks for the week. The driving here in Ghana... SO scary. Everyone is all over the road and everything. Men and women known as hawks stand in the middle of the road and sell various things from plates or bowls on they're head. They all walk and run as though nothing is on their heads, though. I've been learning how to do that with water on my head, but not as amazing as the Ghanaians.
GLA is a fast moving organization, we're always traveling, doing, and discussing. I like how organized it is though.
The children at the schools we teach at and where GLA home base is are so cute and funny. All they want is to play with our cameras and take our hair ties. I have so many random pictures of feet and noses on my camera at the moment.
The humidity is insane. The heat isn't so bad, but the humidity is just nuts.
I already feel greatly impacted by the culture. I have a greater respect for life itself and I've only been here for a few days. The peacefulness of Ghanaians is absolutely moving...
Not much time to spend writing in my blog - bear with me and my small details!
I love and miss you Daddeo !
Lena (Aka: Akos)
GLA is a fast moving organization, we're always traveling, doing, and discussing. I like how organized it is though.
The children at the schools we teach at and where GLA home base is are so cute and funny. All they want is to play with our cameras and take our hair ties. I have so many random pictures of feet and noses on my camera at the moment.
The humidity is insane. The heat isn't so bad, but the humidity is just nuts.
I already feel greatly impacted by the culture. I have a greater respect for life itself and I've only been here for a few days. The peacefulness of Ghanaians is absolutely moving...
Not much time to spend writing in my blog - bear with me and my small details!
I love and miss you Daddeo !
Lena (Aka: Akos)
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