We started our day by eatting a traditional Ghanaian breakfast consisting of a sweet bread, eggs, jam and tea, which was prepared by one of our neighbors. Fueled for the day, we set off to the Maltiti School for girls where we split up and taught in each of the four classrooms. Although we come from various cultures, we were able to teach one another some traditional songs. We were also given the opportunity to visit some of the other local schools, including a school where we will spend the reminder of our trip teaching at.
After our visits to the various schools, we visited several villages where we were introduced to the main chiefs. Following the traditional Ghanaian custom, we removed our shoes at the door, sat on cow hides and communicated with the chief via our host Frederic. Although it is customary not to speak directly to the chief, we definitely felt a great sense of welcoming.
We then took a tour of a couple villages, where we witnessed some of the daily routines of village life. Everyone welcomed us into their homes and showed us their living arrangments with open arms. It was interesting to learn that men and women do not live together, even if they are married. You can tell the difference in residence simply by the shape of a home. Men live in rectangular huts, whereas the women's living quarters are circular in shape.
Later in the evening, we were taken to the school where this time, it was our chance to learn the native language, Dagbani. We all caught on pretty quickly and have been trying to incorporate the dialect into our conversations with the native people. One phrase we learned was "Aningwula" which means good evening.
Following a long day, we ended our evening with a lovely homecooked meal prepared by a couple of the local girls. We can't wait for another exciting adventure tomorrow!!!
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I am truly humbled by all that you have accomplished in Africa. Thank you so much for your blogs, your particular messages are entertaining and enlightening.
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