Well, after fighting with the local internet, I thought I would be unable to post, however, our host here in Nairobi has internet access after 7pm, so I thought I best post now. We head out to a remote village tomorrow and likely will not have access again until possibly Sept 30 (Happy Birthday Dad if I don't have access), or maybe on October 8th. We head out on safari on the 30th, and can post that day IF the hotel we are at has internet.
Final thoughts on Ghana...
Interesting cultural observations
- All senior males and females are called mapa and papa...whether related or not
- Children are carried on mom's back for 3 years
- Woman have permanently arched backs and bottoms that stick out (from carrying babies)
- They snap fingers with each other with every hand shake
- Men are very touchy-feely with each other - and it is not a sexual thing
- Everyone carries a handkerchief (to wipe sweat)...Joel even bought one
- Most people are openly religious
I have to go to dinner now...Nairobi is a big, modern city...a nice respite from Accra. There are slums of course, but at least here there is some infrastructure. The air is dry - yeah! no sweating!! and it does not stink. Cars are not falling apart, and noone is carrying anything on their head. In fact I saw no street vendors today at all.
More later on our village and safari experiences.
Love to all...keep the comments coming.
4 comments:
Hi to you both,
Hi just want you both to know we are all enjoying your adventures. Its like right up there with all the reality shows on tv. were you ever able to replace your lost glasses, Corrie? What a drag that must have been. I am glad that you, Joel were able to keep yours on your face.
We are all well. keep up the good writing. Its the first thing I go to now when I turn on the computer. Wish you both easy traveling and good experiences.. till later.
love Diane
Hi Daughter & Grandson; Just updated on the Kenya adventures, sounds like lots more interesting stuff to come...Glad you can breathe cleaner dryer air, that doesn't stink!!!!!Yukky, would that ever turn me off. Keep up the good work, don't lose anything, and watch your wallet Joel (thats' next) love ya'll in our prayers every nite....Dad
Hi Pumpkin: We are following right along with you....glad you have Joel with you, good back-up safety
Will await your next posting, in the meantime take care, our thoughts & prayers are always with you. Earlene has your address, she may drop a line. Weather still great here, cutting grass like mid-summer, but flowers are pooping out
Dad&Faye
Hello Corrie and Joel. i am loving hearing your adventures! what an amazing experience!!! i check everytime i check my facebook (which is obsessivly) to see if you have posted anything new. i am so enjoying the story of Corrie and Joels great adventure!
safe travels and lots of love to the both of you.
Jen
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