A Shopping Story

  I have exactly four hours to find the right shoes for Andy’s wedding and get back to the hotel before Netjets sends me my brief.  I can’t believe they won’t let me just go home, but a night out in Atlanta isn’t all bad. My new friend Steven is picking me up at theContinue reading “A Shopping Story”

The Last Bath

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”

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”

Cape Coast Castle

I’m not sure I’m ready to talk about today. To say it was powerful doesn’t even begin to describe the imposing structure known as Cape Coast Castle. 400 years ago, the first slaves were ripped from their families, held captive in another castle, branded, shackled, and sold to the highest bidder. Let this sink in.Continue reading “Cape Coast Castle”

A day of worship – Part 1

We began our day with a breakfast buffet with an omelette station. Delicious. It was a great way to start the day. We can’t eat anything raw, but there was this delicious purple juice that had some ginger and other tasty things in it. I think I could make that my entire breakfast. Off weContinue reading “A day of worship – Part 1”