I have officially decided that my new Ghanaian name is Rhode Island. not sure if it will stick but we will work on it. Many of the Ghanaian guys that live on my floor go by nicknames completely different than their given names. Examples include Franchize and Montana. This is why I went with another state name. Sometimes we just get bored.
Whether we are bored or not, the absolute constant sweating is starting to increase. The sun is starting to get quite intense and my clothes are starting to cry out for an actual washer and dryer when I get home. Yesterday was the celebration of the end of Ramadan. This was celebrated by all classes being canceled and the Islamic community gathering in all areas of the country. Huge celebrations took place all over Accra and many places were closed down. I took advantage of the holiday in order to go to Busy Internet which is the sweetest place ever. It seems to be the one magical place where the internet is fast enough to upload a few photos. Hooray!!! They are as present on facebook but I am working to put some on this site. Tonight I am craving fan yogo and banku with either okro stew or groundnut soup. Big decisions tonight. In other news, I have about one week until my play opens and the disappointment is that the National theatre part fell through. At max, there will only be one or two performances there with 6 or 7 at the drama studio at the University.
That's all from Rhode Island for now! Have a good beginning of October and enjoy your fall.
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Hi Nate! Chels sent us the link to your blog and I finally had time to open and read about your incredible adventures! Your descriptions are AMAZING--I can see you on the beach and walking through the jungle treetops! I'm happy things have settled down and you're enjoying the journey! We've had a beautiful fall with warm temps and beautiful scenery, but it won't be long before frost hits and our flowers are gone. We look forward to your homecoming--we'll celebrate with stir fry and cream puffs! :-) Take care, be safe and enjoy your journey!
See you soon! Sharon
Why Rhode Island? Or was it just an impulse :P Well try to stay cool while soaking up as much warm weather as you can to bring back to Iowa's winter--we'll be needing it. I miss you so much! I love you and can't wait to see you again.
<3 Chelsea
not to be picky, but franchize isn't a state.
did your eating habits change at all with ramadan? are any of your friends/floormates muslim? what is the percentage breakdown of religions in Ghana?
Also, we got the postcard. You are so lucky to be so close to the ocean. You would think on a small island we would see the ocean all of the time, but we don't. I hope our emails are giving you an idea of what we are going through here.
Later.
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