It's all about the drums
Thurs Aug 3th and Fri Aug 4th
The last few days have been for the most part uneventful. More and more intro to classes -- 4 to 5 hours a day. It's starting to beat me down a bit, but we're almost done.
On Thursday, we had our last drumming and dancing class. Apprehensive at the beginning, the class definitely got better as the week went on. I was able to hold a much better rhythm on the drums. I'm hoping to take a full class on drumming during the semester.
After dancing and drumming, the majority of the group decided to go out to a club. I was rather exhausted, and knowing that it was going to be a long night, followed by a longer morning, I chose not to go out. Instead, I chose to enjoy a solid 8-hour night of sleep. Excellent decision. People started rolling back around 3 or 3:30, and we had to be up at 6 or 6:30. I was feeling pretty good. Others were passing out at breakfast and in class. Haha.
Friday, again, was uneventful. More class, blah blah blah. For dinner, we went to a place called Frankies, which has one of the few wireless internet cafes in Ghana. It's slower than dial-up, but hey, its Ghana. Nothing moves at the speed of light here except the crazy taxi and tro-tro drivers.
Tomorrow, we leave for Kumasi, the center of the Asante kingdom. We'll be meeting the chief and the treasurer of the kingdom, which should be extraordinary.
Two notes before I pack:
-There are many ways to describe Ghanaians. They are absolutely beautiful, kind, and hospitable. But the most accurate description may be "touchy-feely." Men have no issue grabbing your hand to take you somewhere. It's definitely new to me, but it's their culture, so you roll with it.
-I have a cell phone. Thank god. I feel connected to the world again. If you would like to reach me, my number is: 011.233.24.663.5923. Incoming calls are free to me. I would highly recommend a calling card. Just keep in mind the time difference: we are 7 hours ahead of California, 4 ahead of New York.
I'll post again after Kumasi.
LDG
The last few days have been for the most part uneventful. More and more intro to classes -- 4 to 5 hours a day. It's starting to beat me down a bit, but we're almost done.
On Thursday, we had our last drumming and dancing class. Apprehensive at the beginning, the class definitely got better as the week went on. I was able to hold a much better rhythm on the drums. I'm hoping to take a full class on drumming during the semester.
After dancing and drumming, the majority of the group decided to go out to a club. I was rather exhausted, and knowing that it was going to be a long night, followed by a longer morning, I chose not to go out. Instead, I chose to enjoy a solid 8-hour night of sleep. Excellent decision. People started rolling back around 3 or 3:30, and we had to be up at 6 or 6:30. I was feeling pretty good. Others were passing out at breakfast and in class. Haha.
Friday, again, was uneventful. More class, blah blah blah. For dinner, we went to a place called Frankies, which has one of the few wireless internet cafes in Ghana. It's slower than dial-up, but hey, its Ghana. Nothing moves at the speed of light here except the crazy taxi and tro-tro drivers.
Tomorrow, we leave for Kumasi, the center of the Asante kingdom. We'll be meeting the chief and the treasurer of the kingdom, which should be extraordinary.
Two notes before I pack:
-There are many ways to describe Ghanaians. They are absolutely beautiful, kind, and hospitable. But the most accurate description may be "touchy-feely." Men have no issue grabbing your hand to take you somewhere. It's definitely new to me, but it's their culture, so you roll with it.
-I have a cell phone. Thank god. I feel connected to the world again. If you would like to reach me, my number is: 011.233.24.663.5923. Incoming calls are free to me. I would highly recommend a calling card. Just keep in mind the time difference: we are 7 hours ahead of California, 4 ahead of New York.
I'll post again after Kumasi.
LDG
posted by Lee Gerston at 3:07 PM
3 Comments:
hi lee - even an uneventful day is certainly eventful just because of where you are. so blog everything and blog nothing, we are sponging it all in. you've got many hearts there with you.
you made a wise decision turning in that night, sacrificing a good night for what's best.
keep up the good work. always great to hear from you.
stay close. blessings -
sammi
Lee, I have finally gotten the chance to read your whole blog, and I have bookmarked it too.
What an amazing experience for you - one that you can tell your children and grandchildren someday. I am so proud of you, and your open heart. I am looking forward to reading about your adventures, and to eventually see the pics.
Stay safe, and I look forward to living vicariously thru you.
And when I go there, I go there with you.....
You are in my prayers,
Cynthia Coletti
Hi Lee,
I am enjoying reading your blog...I agree with previous posters, even the "boring" stuff is excting for me to read. Yes we are living vicariously through you.
And I agree with Tina, experiencing new cultures and traveling is a life changing event, and I know this journey will make a dramatic effect on you and I am sure all your readers as well.
Keep trying new foods...I love your attitude...don't ask and don't tell when it comes to trying something different.
Stay safe,
Renee
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