Author Archives: Kirstin

Travelers Inn…

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Kirstin

Here’s my Mom in one of our Bolgatanga haunts. We just enjoyed a pineapple juice after a bit of marketing. To all my ducklings back home: I miss you! Love Auntie Kirstin

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Groundnut Soup & Rice Balls

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Kirstin

The kids wanted me to give them some Ghanaian recipes…so here’s the first one! Let me know how you like it. My version is veg, but normally this is made with chicken or goat. 1 large onion, peeled & coarsely … Continue reading →

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En route…

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Kirstin

The bulk of the gang should be well on their way over the Atlantic by now! We had an emotional farewell last night and sent them off. Now Ryan and I will be showing my parents many of the same … Continue reading →

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The kids are all right…

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Kirstin

I just thought I’d post a little something while I wait with Abbrey to fix the water pump in the car. Ryan has gone ahead with the kids in the van to Kakum, the canopy walk attraction just north of … Continue reading →

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Quick post…

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Kirstin

Hello from Kumasi! We are preparing for a day in the big city… while the documentarians work on their project, the rest of us are going shopping! Kumasi hosts the largest open air market in west Africa…so I’ve read and … Continue reading →

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Handed over!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Kirstin

Other than a few follow up visits, the lab and desks are officially in the able hands of our Ghanaian counterparts. Feels good to move into a new chapter. Tomorrow morning we depart for Mole national park where we hope … Continue reading →

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Handing over is scheduled for today…

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Kirstin

Well, today’s the big day! Media is coming, and they’re setting up the canopies for the VIPs. We have been cleaning up around campus this morning in preparation for the big handing over ceremony this afternoon. My favorite thing has … Continue reading →

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Our computer lab in action…

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Kirstin

I think they’re playing a typing game…

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Packing to go… :(

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Kirstin

We are leaving bolgatanga tomorrow next. No one seems super happy about that, but all are looking forward to 5 days of sightseeing! xoxo Kirstin

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From Nicole…

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Kirstin

Hi! Only 10 more days left of enjoying this beautiful country This has been the greatest experience of my life. From trying new, weird tasting foods, to riding bikes in the rain, to killing termites in the kitchen, i’ve learned … Continue reading →

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