Exchange for Change: Tales of an Obruni: Adding to the gang

Yesterday we decided to go into Accra rather than explore Volta. Transportation can be complicated and tiring, so we decided to hit the city instead. At noon, a new volunteer from the US came. Her name is Grace and she is a Cornell student. After picking her up, we went to lunch and then decided to see the National Museum. The National Museum is not very exciting, but there was a malaria exhibit that Jen really wanted to see before it left. The malaria exhibit was interesting, but the rest of the museum was not up to the expected quality of a "national museum." Additionally, a man came over to me and told me that if I wanted to take pictures, I had to pay 20C-more than 3 times what I paid to even enter the museum. I told him that I would put my camera away because I didn't want to pay the money. We were going to see other sights in Accra, but we were too tired.

We went home and relaxed for a bit. When we wanted to go out for dinner, a storm came. I hate the storms because they turn all the roads to mud, but I do love the cool air that they bring. We went to dinner at XXX, a restaurant near the Liberia camp. While we were at the restaurant, they broke news regarding the cargo plane crash in Accra. It was weird to know that we had been in that part of the city a few hours before the crash. My prayers go out to all those who lost their lives in the crash and their families.

As I enter my last week, I find that I need to get sentimental about doing certain things for the last time. Earlier today, I did my laundry by hand for the last time, which was a very nice feeling. I miss the washing machine. I have also started to compile a list of things that I want for when I come home (Mom and Dad, I am giving you fair warning.)

1. I call the washing machine for when I get home

2. I want a tall glass of water from the tap

3. I want to take a nice long shower

4. I want to use a fully functional toilet and toss the toilet paper in the toilet

5. I want the A/C on full blast

6. I want something very American for dinner on Sunday-burgers or steak

7. I want a welcome home party with a bonfire and ice cream

8. I want everyone to welcome me at the airport in 1 week.

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Cheers to starting my final work week.