Oohh Ghana!!

 

Its been toooo long! Ghana was such an experience, the weather..Ghanaians..food..the villages..just the whole environment! People who have been to Africa before could really relate to how different it is from the US. I got to take a tour of the Slave Castles, visit about 5 schools, learn how to trade at the market, try new foods and so many other interesting things. Though I was so out of my element I was really excited to just be there and really be away from, "home". People there are so much nicer, disciplined, giving and accept patience... to me it was almost like they considered each other as family and just willing to help the random guy down the street. Its crazy how in the US I complain, WE complain.. about things so minor that don't even matter, when there are people who really struggle EVERYDAY, no running water, huts as homes, no new shoes for school and still smiling. Its really amazing, I'll definitely be back there next year. 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm Going to Ghana!!!

 

I'm going to Ghana!! Really I still can't believe it... Africa!? The mother land, this will be such an experience for me at 21 years old. I know it will be a culture shock for me though, but I'm ready..nerves, but ready. I will be leaving on Saturday with a non profit organization called Age Of Awareness and will be staying for a week and two days. I figure I will start to feel a little home sick after the the third day, luckily my time will be occupied by helping others; visiting the schools and supplying kids with schools supplies and putting smiles on little faces. People always say once you go to Africa you come back, "changed" for the better. I guess I'm preparing myself for an eye awakening experience.

Supplies before being shipped!

 

 

Wendy Johnson the founder, I will be traveling with her

 

 

King David School