Category Archives: Posted from Bolgatanga

The part of our trip in Bolgatanga

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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i love my hut! By Simonne

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Simonne

Hello! Alright well since everyone is writing about what we have been doing, I’m going to talk about my growth as a person. First of all it’s crazy to me how one month has changed the way I think about … Continue reading →

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A blog at last! By Maya

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Maya

Hi all! Sorry for the lack of blog posts, (especially sorry to you mom!) but everytime I write a blog, the internet cuts out or I miss the boat somehow. With only 8 days left on this trip, I’m having … 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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Beautiful People

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Ryan Allmandinger

From Tamara                                                                             … Continue reading →

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Beautiful People: by Tamara

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Angie

Our kids finished the murals today! With lots of hard work from our team, help from a handful of students attending St. Josephs School and assistance from many other members of the community, we have almost completed all of our … Continue reading →

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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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Sunset swordfight

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Kirstin

I love this place!      

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