Another Installment :)

Hello again,


I feel like I've been neglecting you poor followers here... but I will give you some more pics to look at :) They will tell the story of what I'm up to these past few days.

Uncle Tetteh ( Philip's dad) has a mango farm. He went and bought home a truck load of them. These Mango's are MUCH nicer and Bigger than those we get at home. Her'e a few pics o them.

Just a few were brought home to sell.

Ymmy and Juicy :) I mentioned that I like the seed, and I've been eating mango seeds ever since :). Every mango cut has the seed with my name on it :) But that's okay, there's a lot of fruit on the seed.

We went to the mill the other day, to get some corn milled into flour. This is the very "old"" machine that takes care of it for us. The corn is soad in water a while to soften, and then brought to the mill.

This is the result. Now this is damp corn powder..and it is left to "ferment" overnight or longer to the perfect condition. Then froze until used. They use this to make the porrige & banku(dough made and ate with your hands and dipped in a sauce of some sort).

Uncle Tetteh (Vincent) is very fond of his Maringa not sure the spelling, but it's the leaves of a special tree, crushed and then it is used to make tea. It is said to cure what ails ya. This can be almost anything :) So, this is Uncle Tetteh and Auntie Betty removing all the branches and stems out of the dried leaves.

A family friend came by, and Uncle T was enjoying a little ride on his "ladies" bike :) "did you see the basket and the style of bike? It's a ladies bike" :) :)
Sunday after meeting.. I loved Auntie Betty's material, so had to get a photo of it.

My sistah's again :)

Ami on left, and Esther on right.

Auntie Teiko in her nice Sunday outfit :)

Out and about around town.

road side selling

Coconuts for sale from the little cart

Eggs in crates, ready for the ladies to pick up and take to sell along the traffic. They carry about 4-8 crates on their heads!!

I can spot an x-ray clinic anywhere :)

One day last week, Esther and I spent the afternoon at this lovely pool at La Palm hotel. It's beautiful. Like you left Ghana for a minute and went inside another country :)

On our way home, we stopped and saw where Ami works in this little shop for their neighbor.

Drving along the road you see anything. Here's a big Muslim Mosque.

US :)

Out to lunch :)

A bicycle anyone?? probably only for spare parts..

Some poor person's house... :(

This little girl is being a good girl and cleaning the top of this fan :) Probably just bored, but keeps her busy ;)

These oranges along the road are very yummy- and , they're only 20 pesoas, whihc is about 15 cents :)

All shops have the most interesting names..

someone bought a chicken, so he's making it ready for them

One evening, we had a get together to welcome and meet the new bother worker from Nigeria, his name is Sholla. He was on his way to Liberia, so we had a sing, snacks and drinks at the brothers batch.

Just in case you need to be reminded..haha

Selling suitcases

School kids in uniform

On our way to the beautiful Bojo Beach..

And we arrived. Again, a little hidden secret :) Beautiful !!

This is a place that has a little island that you have to take a boat across to and then you can do your beaching there :)

On the boat across. The guy used the long pole to push us across the short distance.

The Beautiful spot :)

A guy on the beach was selling this fish. It looked like a sting ray, but also sorta like a shark..he wasnted 20 cedis for it, which is about 15 dollars.

I could have spent all day here, it was gorgeous. Ghana has GREAT BEACHES :)

Some ladies coming to sell.

We went to the airport to wait and welcome in a few more workers. From left, our waiting group.. Colm, Iona, Florence, and Esther.

They arrived. Only 3 hours late. But this is africa :)

From Left: Florence, Colm, Theresa, Esther, Iona, Leontine, and Yves.

Some school children in uniform. They are so cute :)

Well, there you have it. Lots has happened since, but I was slow in putting these up, so I'll put some more up at a later date.

Hope everyone is doing good back at home. It seems like my time here has sped past in fast forward, but I'm enjoying every bit of it! I only have 5 more days left :( boo hoo! And I'm sure they'll go faster. But, I am definitely enjoying it and making the most of it :)

Take care, and see you all in a week or so probably.

love from me :)

Photos :)

Hello again,

You all know that it's easier to tell the story in photos, but it takes longer at the cafe... so I will try putting on a few now :)

Wow, actually the connection was really fast today, so I did all these uploads in 10 mins :) Wow. Sometimes Africa surprises me haha. Now just to label them all and send them off to you ..

Well, here's us :) :)

Philip getting a haircut/beard trimming :)

Out on the town- busy busy everywhere

Anyone for some headlights, tail lights?? There is anything sold anywhere :)

Out for chicken and chips :)

I nearly bought this hat, I like it, it has the flag colors, but it didn't fit quite right..I'm still looking for another one!

We went to the beach :) La Tawala!! It's a little spot selling food, has music and hang out right on the beach. I have been here in the evening before, but I had not been in the day.

It's not exactly a beach for swimming, it's way too rocky, but it's really nice scenery though :)

Horses on the beach ?? Yup, they do anything for money! Horse ride anyone?

Yup, got sucked in haha. Philip had never riden before, so was slightly scared, but did quite well.....

......Until the other guy grabbed his reigns and made him start to run! hahaha

Beautiful sunset on the beach

Out and about again. When there's no room in the cab, or when there's no ropes to tie the load, anyone can ride in the back :)

Goats for sale...for food!

Out for lunch... Looks like I'm a train conductor in this hat :) Oh well, it keeps the hair under control. The humidity does take my hair for a ride!

Having food in the Hall. (living room)
Aunti Teiko, Philip, Esther, Ernest

Esther and Ernest just chilling :)

Ami (Philip's sister) and Esther

My African Sistah's :) :)

Out for a walk one evening

Yesterday we went into town again. It's always exciting and there's always lots to see. Here we stopped in a neat little place called Paloma Hotel. It's pretty much catered to tourists, and there's more white people there than black probably haha. But they had good food. We had rice and chicken here, and they have a special - rice, chicken and drink for 6 Cedis. . This is about $4 Canadian. So, not bad.

Unique little spot, all decorated and looks cool.

Looks like we're about to be eatten by sharks here, I just noticed haha

Riding the public transit. It's much cheaper, but takes quite a while longer becuase it can't weave in and out of traffic as good as the little tro-tro's. Still, it was 25 pesoas, which might be about 20 cents...

Relaxin...

There you have it!! Sorry it took a week to get photos, but I suppose it's because this first week I was enjoying time spent with Philip and his family, and keeping busy.

I snuck away, while Philip was doing his laundry. Now I have to go back soon, in time to shower and get ready to go to watch a big football (soccer) match. Manchester United, Philip's Number 1 team is about to play in 45 mins.. :) :)

Hi to all, and thanks for some of your comments !!
Keep em coming!
Love Leah..

Made it!!! :)

Hello everyone,

I MADE IT !!!! And Philip was there to meet me :) :)

Well I had not too bad flights over to Ghana. They were both fairly 
empty so I had a few seats to myself and was able to get a little sleep.
Well it's hot here!! I don't know how to tell how much different it is 
from last time, but this is their hot season here. I am not 
complaining though :)

We had fun hanging out Saturday with everyone. Was good to see them 
all again.  Then we had my favorite food, which they have every 
Saturday. It's called fufu! It's cassava mixed with yam and pounded 
and served with a soup! Yumm!! :). ( I think that's what it is made 
of..but nothing like we hve at home)

We then went over to see the brothers (Colm and Allan) at the Bach and 
delivered their requests :) .... some chocolate!!

Then on sunday..  We had union meetings in Abecka- about a half hour 
bus ride. Then we came back home and had lunch, relaxed and then 
headed out for Gospel meeting, came home and had supper... Days are 
full here :)

Today I got to sleep in a bit, had breakfast, laze around, and then we 
jumped on a bus and went into town.  We went for snacks at a 
restaurant, and then went to a little spot along the ocean and sat for 
a while. Then we went for a walk along the water. Was really nice!  
Came home, had supper, and then some visiting :)

I have to say, having nothing but fun!!! :)
I was gonna put up pictures but I didn't get to the cafe yet, I'm just 
updating from my phone, but wanted to let you all know I'm safe n 
sound :)

Anyways, miss you all, but I'm being well taken care of here!! So I 
really done miss being there :)
Allfor now,
Me :)

Well, another journey will begin, in 5 sleeps :)

Well, I leave February 3, 2011 at 18:30 hrs on another journey! !!!

I am flying through Amsterdam, with a couple hours of layover, and then arriving to Accra on Friday February 4th in the evening.

It's been 5 months since I was in Ghana, and I miss that place very very much. I also miss it's people very very much :) It will be great to catch up again. I'm sure most things will be the same, but lots can change in 5 months.

I will try to keep you all updated, however I'm only there for 25 days this time, so might not be at the cafe as much, but I will try to update when I can.

I return home to calgary on March 1, 2011 in the afternoon. Not looking forward to that day, however I am looking forward to all the days from now until then :)

Talk to you soon,
Leah