After 14+ hours on planes I am finally in Ghana. I am settling in and ready for whatever the next month brings me.
I already love Africa...the air is completely different here. The people are warm and friendly and the tropical weather doesn't hurt either. This place has a great energy like you can feel the heartbeat. A pulse.
I am inundated with new sights sounds and smells in the refugee camp. Sadly I am forbidden by the UN to take any photos. If caught I will be thrown off camp and this is a rule they strictly enforce. I wish I could take pictures, because I don't think anyone in America could believe how people here must live. I have quickly learned to never step on plastic bags on the ground, as that is what is generally used as a toilet. In 12 years, they could not be bothered to build more than 10 toilets for the 40,000 refugees that live here (and must PAY to use the toilet). Besides, the toilet is nothing more than a hole in the ground anyway.
It feels like the people here have an unbreakable spirit. I am amazed at their joy and kindness despite their situation...
I will post more, but the internet is very slow. So, poco a poco.
Much love.
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I'm glad you got there safe girl! The presence of your absence is felt everywhere here, yet I am glad because you are doing wonderful and amazing things. Love from the west.
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