Joseph drove us from Cape Coast to Kumasi (5 hours) on Sunday. We stopped by the Kakum National Forest for a canopy walk. They sold t-shirts that said, 'I survived the walkway.'
Our first night in Kumasi we were asked what we would like to eat for dinner. An hour later we returned from the market with a big, live chicken ($17). Our hosts kindly helped us prepare it. From start to finish. (See video later.)
Today we started volunteering at the Mother Theresa Orphanage. We worked in teams with babies, children, and adults. Many were sick or disabled. James changed his first diaper.
We stand out. We often hear, "Buroni! Buroni!" (White man, white man!) So we reply respectively, "Bibini! Bibini!" (black man! black man!), which is what we were instructed to say by our friend/driver Joseph to be respectful and light-hearted.
In Kumasi, there is more dust, but more vegetation. This is a bustling city with a big market and teaching hospital downtown. We look forward to seeing more of the hospital and serving more at the orphanage this week.
**We are putting together a video and interviewing some people we meet. If you have any questions please comment or send us an email!
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