Internet

Since I got back from Cape Coast on Monday last week, we don´t have internet. Considering that I’m currently of the phase of research on the internet for the project I’m working in (building a new health clinic in Akatsi – a small town in the Volta Region) I haven´t done any work so far this week.

We’ve been doing random things to fill in our days.

I’ve done laundry; I’ve explored a bit more of Hohoe with Jenny; we’ve been to the tailor several times; we’ve been to Marcus’ store just talking to him (he is a painter); we met Kofi, a man who sells souvenirs who taught us who to play an African game; we’ve watched the President’s funeral on TV; I’ve read about Ghana in my guide book as well as a novel; we’ve walked around trying different street food; I’ve been listening to music and just talking with the girls.

That’s how the days look like here when the tools that are essential to work are not in place as usual – internet and/or electricity. No wonder the rhythm here is a bit different from what I’m used to.

13/08/2012