Erin's Update!!

Hey Everyone!!

I am not going to lie the internet in Kusami is sub-par so I will make this quick:) I am safe and sound in Africa!!( the crowed goes wild??) I am having an awesome time, it feels like this is exactly what I should be doing right now. By the time we got to Accra on Friday night it was dark out. We took a tro-tro( a big white bus that safely seats 8 but can handle 12 nursing students and all their luggage). The ride there was eye openeing to say the least. Along the streets were shacks with animals and people lying everywhere. My description doesn't do it justice. We stayed at Chystal Hostel for the first two nights and saw Accra. We spent the day looking for cash and a cell-phone, either of which we mangaged to do. The bank wouldn't accept my bank card and it was Saturday so I couldn't exchange my American money. Regardless, I had a number of sugar momma's for the weekend! Next we took a bus to the Cape Coast where we stayed a night at Hans Botel!! Crockadiles with breakfast?? I think so!!! We did the Canopy walk at Kakum National Park and did a tour of the Cape Coast Castle. Both were amazing!! (I took tons of photos). Next we moved on to Kumasi, where I am sitting right now. Our group opted for the African five-star hotel for two nights lol. I thought that if I was going to be roughing it for five weeks I should take advantage of the opportunity! I finally got my money and celebrated by going to the central market. It was unbelievable, people everywhere!! We spent the afternoon on a tour of the Chief's Palace, where I was able to get some neat little souveniers. It is really interesting to see people's way of life here. It is like everyone is in slow motion and in no hurry to get anywhere. The poverty here is more than apparent and difficult to watch, yet they have an amazing amount of comrodery and enthusiasm for life.
We head to Tamale, on a six hour bus ride, tomorrow at 10. When I say 10 that could mean anywhere from 10-3? Anyways, it is late and I am heading to bed. I miss you all and thank you for all of the support, it is much needed and appreciated!