after a short stop in New York at JFK, the Ghana Team has landed in Accra, Ghana!! after experiencing the airport and customs (which was all done up right as a football pitch for the World Cup), we finally met Rev. Twum and Steve- our guides and Ghanian friends!! after breakfast (spanish omlets, hot dogs and baked beans!)and a short nap for some/ a swim in the hotel pool for others, the group went exploring the great city of Accra.
first stop- the Nothing But Nets distribution center where we picked up 100 of our 785 mosquito-repellant bed nets! we also learned that the center distributes insect repellant treated curtains, personal water purifying drinking straws, and a family sized water purifying system!
then, we cruised around town, seeing sights like the stadium where the Ghana Black Stars football team plays. we stopped at the memorial for Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana. we also walked just down the street to see the Cultural Arts Center, where artisans sell their wares!
Ghana has been great so far! the people are fabulous and friendly. the food has been amazing! tomorrow we head to Kumasi where we will get to begin the service parts of our trip as well as meet Rita and the rest of our Ghanian friends!
thanks to everyone for their prayers and well-wishes! off to bed so we can adventure further into what Ghana holds for us!
~Renee and the Ghana Team
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