We began our day at the New Life International school and orphanage. Some kids live here and others just come to school here. School attendance is compulsory until age 18 but we have seen so many kids along the beach and in the streets. One of the street children, about 10 or 11, told usContinue reading “The Last Bath”
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Facing my fears
We got up early today and traveled out to the Kakum National Park. No one will believe this but I am TERRIFIED of heights. I have been obsessing over the rope bridge at Kakum National Park since our very first planning meeting. One way or another, I was going to do it. Anyone who knowsContinue reading “Facing my fears”
Arrival in Ghana
First of all, no selfies today. I look like death warmed over and I haven’t brushed my teeth since yesterday. Rule #1 for international travel. Carry a toothbrush and toothpaste in your carry-on. Rule #2, unless you are confident about your destination’s bathroom facilities, carry toilet tissue in your backpack. Now back to Ghana. IContinue reading “Arrival in Ghana”
Prayers Answered
Our flight was originally scheduled to get in at 9:15 and we were to have a 2 hour layover at Kennedy. Our plane didn’t leave Atlanta until close to 9 and we weren’t scheduled to get in until 4 minutes before our flight to Accra was to leave. I can’t speak for anyone else butContinue reading “Prayers Answered”
Merry Christmas from the Minarcines
Merry Christmas! Family, football games, a rocket launch, the musical Hamilton on Broadway, a trip to DC, and a little jaunt to Montana and one to Park City, Utah, have been some of our exciting adventures this year. It seems like we covered almost as much distance as Santa does on Christmas Eve. Our 22-dayContinue reading “Merry Christmas from the Minarcines”
Dr. Suzanne Minarcine 