Saturday, October 1
Wow, October already.
Today I went to the market for the first time. There are two markets in Kumasi, one of which is enormous. We went to the other one. It was still quite the experience. There were hundreds of stalls, arranged by theme. Shoe sellers/makers in one part, food in others etc. We also went into this warehouse that held a bunch of guys with machetes selling different types of meat.
When you are stuck in traffic (which is pretty much all the time), there are dozens of people walking between cars selling all sorts of things. These range from the expected (snacks and ice water) to the not-so-much. Here’s a sample: screwdrivers, toilet paper, fresh fish and sponges. Also, despite the fact that it is about 30 degrees every day, you still see people in hoodies.
It is interesting to see how our pop culture translates overseas. People here love Celine Dion, including guys my age. It is pretty funny to hear an 18 year old guy singing along “The Power of Love.” Here’s a lyric sample, in case anyone forgets: “cause I’m you’re lady. And you are my man.” But come to think of it, when I was 18, I was listening to Shania Twain. Uhhhh…
Today I read the book “Tuesday’s With Morrie.” It took all of about two hours and was one of the best books I’ve ever read. I can’t recommend it enough. Everyone should read it. I have never seen so many good lessons crammed into such a short and readable book. I can honestly say that it was inspirational. So go read it. It hammers home that what is important above all else is the personal relationships you have. Given what I wrote at the end of Friday’s post, reading the book today made me really appreciate what I have and I sincerely mean what I wrote. Thank you all.
Today I went to the market for the first time. There are two markets in Kumasi, one of which is enormous. We went to the other one. It was still quite the experience. There were hundreds of stalls, arranged by theme. Shoe sellers/makers in one part, food in others etc. We also went into this warehouse that held a bunch of guys with machetes selling different types of meat.
When you are stuck in traffic (which is pretty much all the time), there are dozens of people walking between cars selling all sorts of things. These range from the expected (snacks and ice water) to the not-so-much. Here’s a sample: screwdrivers, toilet paper, fresh fish and sponges. Also, despite the fact that it is about 30 degrees every day, you still see people in hoodies.
It is interesting to see how our pop culture translates overseas. People here love Celine Dion, including guys my age. It is pretty funny to hear an 18 year old guy singing along “The Power of Love.” Here’s a lyric sample, in case anyone forgets: “cause I’m you’re lady. And you are my man.” But come to think of it, when I was 18, I was listening to Shania Twain. Uhhhh…
Today I read the book “Tuesday’s With Morrie.” It took all of about two hours and was one of the best books I’ve ever read. I can’t recommend it enough. Everyone should read it. I have never seen so many good lessons crammed into such a short and readable book. I can honestly say that it was inspirational. So go read it. It hammers home that what is important above all else is the personal relationships you have. Given what I wrote at the end of Friday’s post, reading the book today made me really appreciate what I have and I sincerely mean what I wrote. Thank you all.
posted by Tony at 3:05 p.m.
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