4 May 2012 I am really sorry to everyone that I haven’t put up photos, and will probably not put up anymore photos. For those who I don’t know-your friends and loved ones will come back from Ghana with amazing photos and stories to share. And for those who I know, I will of course … More Last Post

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

 This is the sunset at our first hotel in Krobo, Kumasi. This area is known for beads and dipo, a custom where girls become women after ‘training.’ Drummer and dancers at a practice called Sankafo. A few men and women would become possessed. A man playing the drums, in Krobo. These are people from the Volta Region, but … More Educational Tour Photos

Thursday, March 22, 2012 GOAT! Mamma Regina Strong strong girls Our baby doll… The girl on the right pulled Annie and I off the road to come over and look, specifically, at this chicken she was preparing then asked me to photograph her with it. I love Ghana. Storm approaching Simon with a cocoa seed … More Yeay Yeay Yeay: Photos!

I am so sorry for not uploading any new photos in a very long time…the one time the internet is fast I forget my memory cards…such is life. I hope my day-by-day overview of the village is sufficient in the mean time. Thanks for being patient!! Saturday Feb. 25 Day 1: We arrived on a … More Very Long Post