Thursday-Friday-Saturday

Maxwell and I went to a village about 40 km south of Kumasi today. It turned out to be a lot of travel for little output. Maxwell had sent a note yesterday by car, but he got the dates mixed up and we were expected yesterday. So the chief went out farming today and there was only one minor official to meet with. Nonetheless, it was productive in one sense because we realized we probably won’t re-start our clinic there, simply because they cannot provide space rent-free. That may sound a bit harsh, but we really have no choice, when there are several other villages that are not only providing space rent-free, but providing furniture as well.

That is a perfect example of the scarcity that is ever-present here. There simply is not enough to go around. Ghana is essentially where we were 100 years ago—just starting its development—although it obviously has way more technology to help it develop.

We got back to town around 2 and I was hungry, so I went to On the Run for pizza. It was pretty damn good. Sadly I only have two pieces left. Fortunately, I’ve got some of the fried rice I made last night left over, so I don’t have to cook tonight. Unfortunately, it’s not all that good!

FRIDAY

Nothing too exciting today. Worked on a program for future volunteers for a while and watched the final of the African Cup. It was a pretty good game, although the refereeing was spotty. It’s hard to believe that the Winter Olympics are starting. Hopefully I’ll be down in Accra in two weeks for the gold medal game.

Dr. Addae is coming back Sunday, so then things will get a bit busier. We’re out of water in the house, although the tanker is supposed to be coming today. I didn’t mind it before Christmas, cause I was used to having to draw buckets from the well, but after not having done it in so long, it’s a pain.

It’s now Saturday afternoon. I’ve found an internet café with satellite, so it’s really fast. It’s a bit out of the way though. Plus there is a good supermarket below. I feel like I’m in a different world.