25 April 2012 Yesterday the power went out around 6pm and it is dreadfully hot in the room without the fan on. So I laid outside on the mat and stargazed. But before I fell asleep I brought it into the “hallway” (there is no main door, so it’s partway outdoors) where sisters Sala, Salma … More Tamale

23 April 2012 I made it safely to the city-I have no idea how. The morning I left Gumo there was a really bad motorcycle accident on the main road in front of the village. Motorcycles are very popular in Tamale, and very very few people wear helmets. Walking around the city you can see … More Life so far…

18 April 2012 Here are some photos during my ISP time so far. I have become very close with my family in Gumo. They were so sweet and accommodating, even if they didn’t really understand why I was there…but I’m so glad I stayed in a village where everything is way more calm and everyone … More Photos from Gumo

Friday, April 13, 2012 I don’t have photos to post right now, but here’s what’s been going on with not much elaboration; because of limited time…. I sleep outside, on the ground in a compound with a polygamous family; the husband is away traveling. I bathe outside, twice a day. In the morning I have … More Gumo and ISP

5 April 2012 The first two days of ISP have been very long. On 03 Apr. Annie, Morgan and I left Legon from a taxi to the bus station. We ended up taking the “Enterprise” bus which was 22 Cedis. But it felt like riding in first-class on an airplane. There was so much room … More Independent Study Project