Hello all! I'm alive and well living in Africa. Right now I am staying in a town called Kpetoe (Pet-away). It's great here. The people are extremely kind and welcoming, the food is great, and I absolutely love it here.
I'm still in training right now. I have about three more months to go before I begin my project. During the training I'll be traveling around quite a bit. Right now I am staying with a volunteer and learning from him.
It's been a lot of fun so far. I'm learning the languages well enough and I'm getting along great with everyone. The Ghanains really are some of the kindest people ever. I've been to a few places where I'm the only white person. The people yell out "Yovu, yovu" or "abruni" which means "white man!". I've ran across a few people who have never even seen a white person before so they pet my arms to feel my skin. It's pretty funny. Ghanians like to laugh a lot. They laugh at each other. It's a way they ease tension. So, I've been laughed at by a lot of people, but it's all in good fun.
Sorry I haven't posted more. I have to trek to the region capitol to get internet access. I'll try to post more often. Take care, and God bless.
Adam Martyn
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Good hearing from you. Make 'em laugh white boy. It sounds like the "co-workers" and Ghanains are great people to be around and to be with.
Tell us about the area. Is it dry or is it part of a forrest or what???
Be careful trekking to the capital. What kind of animals and people live in the area?
Hey empty minds want to know; you know.
Take care, I and I am sure all the other people are looking forward to your additional entries.
Talk to you soon.
Hey Adam!!
It's great to hear from you.
Already in Africa! I'm so happy that you are enjoying it, and surrounded by good people. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Take care white boy, and talk to you again soon.
Adam!
That's awesome. Sounds like Ghana is not unlike seattle in that respect.
HA!
you left just in time man, this country is quickly falling apart.
Be safe out there!
steve
abruni-glad to hear things are going well. let us know when you have an address so we can get your noodles over. send us some pictures already
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