The Strange Extremes

  So we have had a really busy last few weeks.  On the 15th we left for our all volunteer conference in southern Ghana.  There were about 160 of us total.  It was really fun seeing everyone and finding out about their projects.  We had a talent show and Scott performed as the Magnificent Sandoo.  It was really funny he did a couple magic tricks with one our friends. Everyone was amazed. 
  After the conference was over we headed down to Accra to get our visas for Togo and Benin.  Well,  I say after. The first day we tried to leave, we got in a wreck and stayed an extra night because we did not feel like getting back into a vehicle.  The wreck wasn't bad it just shook us up a little.  The guy on the moto was the only person with an injury.  Thankfully he was wearing his helmet and his leg was just twisted.  Once we finnally reached Accra, it took us a whole week to get our visas.  Not very suprising, but frustrating at times. 
  So far in Accra we have gone to actual grocery stores, ate Thai food, went to the mall, ate pizza, went to the circus, and ate cheese!  Totally not what you think of when you think of Peace Corps.  There is a lot of wealth in this city.  The extremes are amazing.  Coming from our mud hut village with no lights to this is a bit of a shock. 
  Next week we will be going to Benin for the Global Shea Conference. It will be with representatives from the shea industry, policy makers, and volunteers. It is going to be a great opportunity to get ideas and buyers for our communities

It was an Italian circus.

These people are clearly not Ghanain.