Bonjour! This week I am in Burkina Faso (the country directly north of Ghana... I live on the border) in the capital city of Ouagadougou helping out at a shea butter industry trade show. 5 of us from Ghana (who are working with shea women's groups) came along with our Associate Peace Corps Director. It has been a ton of fun to see another country in West Africa. The national language is French here (as it is in all of the countries bordering Ghana) and the culture/food is also very different. There are baguettes, croissants, cheese, wine, strawberries, and all sorts of other things that I never see in my rural, remote region of Ghana! The actual trade show is at an amazing hotel (we are staying at a budget place 15 mins away) with a pool, restaurant, air conditioning, DRAFT BEER, elevators, wireless internet (I am sitting in the lobby bar right now on my laptop) and all sorts of things that are exciting if you haven't seen them for months!
I got a dog! His name is Snoop and he is awesome. He is really easy going and he never leaves my side. He eats whatever I do and loves to chase toads, chew on my socks, or just relax in my courtyard. Since I am out of town this week my friend in Gwollu, Kardiri, is taking care of my house and Snoop.
Me and Snoop:
So much has happened since I last wrote but I have to get going... today is the last day of our conference and so there is about to be a cocktail party (with live music) by the hotel pool... can't miss that!
So much has happened since I last wrote but I have to get going... today is the last day of our conference and so there is about to be a cocktail party (with live music) by the hotel pool... can't miss that!
I will try to write some longer/more interesting posts soon and get them up... Love and miss you all!
